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Service and maintenance
8.3 Checking and changing lubricants
8.3.3
Check the oil level for tandem gearboxes in mounting position M4
The main gearboxes "a" DF, ZF, F., K. for tandem gearboxes do not have any check hole as
shown in Figure 8-1.
The oil level can be checked as described below:
①
②
③
Figure 8-2
Procedure
1. Switch off the power supply to the drive unit.
2. Remove the screw plug ③.
3. Make a mark ② on a suitable dipstick ①.
4. Insert the dipstick ① vertically into the opening until the mark ② is level with the screw plug
seating ③.
5. Pull the dipstick ① out vertically.
6. Measure the distance "x" on the dipstick ①.
7. Compare the value "x" with the value for distance "x" as shown in the table.
8. Top up the oil level if necessary and check it again.
9. Check the condition of the sealing ring on the screw plug ③ and replace the sealing ring if
necessary.
10.Seal the gearbox using the screw plug ③.
You have checked the oil level of the tandem gearbox.
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Dipstick / measuring instruments
Marking
Screw plug
Oil level check for tandem gearbox mounting position M4
Operating Instructions, 02/2021, A5E37880173A/RS-AM
BA 2030
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