Change Front Differential Oil

CAUTION: Prevent possible injury from unexpected machine movement. Install machine frame locking bar.

2. Lower equipment to ground.

3. Move transmission control and park brake lever to PARK position "P".

4. Turn key switch to OFF.

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CAUTION: Engine frame bottom guard is hinged on the front side.

5. For 1200 or 1400 front axles only, lower the engine frame bottom guard (A).

A-Engine Frame Bottom Guard

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7. Drain oil into a container. Dispose of waste oil properly.

8. Install front axle drain plug.

B-Front Axle Drain Plug

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IMPORTANT: When operating in steep conditons, add an additional 5.7 L (6 qt) of oil to front axle. Do not remove check plug before filling 1200 or 1400 front axle.

9. On 1200 and 1400 front axles, remove one axle check plug (C).

On SWEDA front axles, remove the dipstick (A) from the right side of the axle housing.

A-Dipstick
C-Check Plug

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IMPORTANT: If breather hose tie strap is removed for filling, it must be replaced. Hose must be secured in its original position during machine operation.

NOTE: Allow time for oil level to equalize inside the differential when filling. Oil level readings at the check plug hole (1200 and 1400 axles) or dipstick port (SWEDA axles) will be accurate 5-10 minutes after filling.

10. On 1200 and 1400 axles, add oil through the front axle breather hose (D) until oil flows from the check plug hole.

On SWEDA axles, add oil through the dipstick port until the dipstick indicates correct oil level.

1200 Series - Specification

1200 Series1400 Series - Specification

1200 Series1400 SeriesSWEDA - Specification

Repeat as necessary.

11. Install check plug or dipstick.

12. Install engine frame bottom guard, if lowered.

D-Front Axle Breather Hose

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