Check The Oil Level; Change The Oil - Taylor-Dunn B0-012-10 Operation, T Roubleshooting And Replacement Parts Manual

CHECK THE OIL LEVEL

NOTE: The oil level in the chain case is maintained
by the transmission. Oil is pumped from the
3rd member into the chain case housing. It
is not necessary to check the oil level in the
chain case.
1. Make sure the key-switch is in the "OFF"
position, then remove the key.
2. Place the forward-reverse switch in the
center "OFF" position.
3. Set the park brake.
4. Place blocks under the front wheels to
prevent vehicle movement.
5. Disconnect the main positive and
negative cables at the batteries.
6. Park the vehicle on a level surface.
7. Place a small oil drain pan under the drive housing.
8. Remove the drive housing level plug.
9. A small amount of oil should come out. This
indicates the correct oil level.
NOTE: If a large amount of oil comes out, then let it
drain to the proper level and replace the level
plug.
If no oil comes out, then fill the drive to the proper
level and replace the level plug.
Typical location of oil plugs. The actual
location of the level plug will vary depending
on your vehicles configuration.
Maintenance, Service, and Repair

CHANGE THE OIL

Wear protective gloves when working with
petroleum lubricants. Repeated contact
with petroleum lubricants can result in skin
disorders.
1. Make sure the key-switch is in the "OFF"
position, then remove the key.
2. Place the forward-reverse switch in the
center "OFF" position.
3. Set the park brake.
4. Place blocks under the front wheels to
prevent vehicle movement.
5. Disconnect the main positive and
negative cables at the batteries.
6. Place a large drain pan under the chain housing.
7. Remove the chain case drain plug and allow all of
the oil to drain from the housing and then reinstall
the drain plug
8. Place the drain pan under the drive housing.
9. Remove the drive housing drain plug and allow
all of the oil to drain from the housing and then
reinstall the drain plug
10. Remove the chain case fill plug and add 1-pint of
oil.
11. Remove the drive housing fill plug and add 2-
quarts of oil.
NOTE: Refer to the Lubrication Chart for information
regarding the type of oil.
12. Replace all fill plugs.
NOTE: Dispose of waste oil in accordance with your
local regulations.
13. Reconnect the main positive and negative at the
batteries, remove the blocks from the wheels, and
test drive.
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