Examination
1. Warm up the box to operating temperature. The oil temperature should be about 60°C. This temperature can be reached after 10 km of running.
2. Place the machine unloaded on a level surface.
3. Set the gear selector lever to position "P" and apply the handbrake.
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4. During the test, the engine should be running at idle speed.
5. The dipstick for checking the oil level is located in the hood. ATF oil is also filled from here (Automatic Transmission Fluid). Remove the oil dipstick and wipe it with a clean, lint-free cloth, preferably leather. Then insert the dipstick all the way, remove it again and check the oil level. The level of warm gearbox oil (about 60°C) should be between the "min" and "max" marks on the dipstick.
6. Check the appearance and smell of old oil on the dipstick. Burnt abrasion products smell burnt. Dirty oil can cause problems with the transmission.
7. If necessary, add ATF oil. Use only factory-approved ATF oils for filling. As a rule, Automatic-Transmission oils marked "Dexron" are allowed. All approved ATF oils can be mixed with each other. Do not use additives.
Caution! Do not add too much oil. A large amount of oil may cause automatic transmission malfunctions. In any case, excess oil must be drained or removed.
8. After checking the oil or adjusting the level, reinsert the dipstick until it stops.
9. Press the foot brake and slowly shift through all gears. Then check the oil level again.
Checking the oil level in the axle drive
Necessary tool:
- socket head cap for 12mm Allen screws;
- for topping up: transmission oil G50 (synthetic oil) SAE 75 W-90.
The prescribed oil level is especially important for the perfect operation of the axle drive with an automatic transmission. No oil change is required.
1. Place the machine horizontally on stands.
2. Unscrew the oil level control screw (indicated by the arrow) in the axial drive. This requires a 12 mm Allen key.
3. Insert your finger into the hole. The oil level should be at the bottom edge of the filler hole.
Attention! If the check reveals that there is too little or too much oil in the axial drive of the automatic transmission, then the connection with the planetary gearbox may be faulty. Find out the cause at the service station and fix it.
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