Checking Oil Level in Axles

IMPORTANT: Check oil level after machine has been stationary for 5 minutes. Clean area around the level plugs before removing.

Checking Axle Differential Oil Level:

  • Remove level plug (A).
  • Oil should be level with plug bore. If necessary top up at fill plug (B) with specified oil (see Section "Fuel, Lubricants, Coolant and Capacities").
  • Re-install plugs (A) and (B) with new O-rings and tighten.

Checking Axle Final Drive Oil Level:

  • Check each hub individually.
  • Turn hub until plug (C) is in 3 or 9 o'clock position, as shown.
  • Remove plug. Oil should be level with plug bore. If necessary top up with specified oil (see Section "Fuel, Lubricants, Coolant and Capacities").
  • Re-install plug (C) with new O-ring and tighten.
ZX1036965

Checking Axle Oil Level

ZX1036966

Checking Final Drive Oil Level


A-Level plug
B-Fill plug
C-Fill/level plug

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