Maintaining The Gearboxes - Husqvarna CRT 48-35L Operator's Manual

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Maintaining the Gearboxes

► Check the gearboxes for the correct oil level after every 20 hours of operation.
When
► Change the gearbox oil every 300 hours.
► Clear clogs from, or replace, pressure relief valve (a) as needed to prevent oil
leakage from gearbox shaft seals.
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Requirements ■ Fresh oil (see Technical Data for quantity and type)
■ Plastic cloth and a container of sufficient volume to collect drained oil
Note: Collect, store and dispose of drained oil in accordance with current
environmental protection regulations.
WARNING
Most used oil contains small amounts of materials that can cause cancer and other
health problems if inhaled, ingested, or left in contact with skin for prolonged
periods of time.
► Take steps to avoid inhaling or ingesting used engine oil.
► Wash skin thoroughly after exposure to used engine oil.
Checking Perform the procedure below to check the oil level.
gearbox level
1. Each CRT gearbox is equipped with two oil fill plugs (b). Remove one gearbox
oil fill plug.
2. If the level is below the threads of the oil fill plug hole, add synthetic gear oil
through the opening. Do not overfill.
3. Wipe the threads dry on both the gearbox and the oil fill plug.
4. Apply Loctite 545 or equivalent to the oil fill plug threads, replace the oil fill plug
and torque to 16–20 Nm (12–15 ft.lbs.).
NOTICE: Do not mix types of gear oil. Do not overfill the gearbox with oil. Damage
to the gearbox may occur if oils are mixed, or if the gearbox is overfilled. See
Technical Data for oil quantity and type.
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