Drive Axle; Check Oil Level; Change Oil - Taylor-Dunn E-451 Service And Parts Manual

Drive Axle

CHECK OIL LEVEL

WARNING
This section is one section of a complete service
manual. Before starting any procedure, read all
warnings and instructions that are located in the
Service Guidelines chapter.
Fluid type and capacities are listed in the Lubrication
chapter.
Note: The oil flows freely between the main
gear case (3rd member) and the primary
reduction chain case. It is only necessary
to check the oil level of the 3rd member.
1: Park the vehicle on a level surface and block the
front wheels.
2: Disconnect the batteries.
3: Place a level on top of the motor. If not level,
then raise the front or rear of of the vehicle until
the level indicates that the it is level with the
ground.
4: Place an oil drain pan underneath the 3rd
member.
5: Remove the level plug.
6: The oil level should be very close to the level
plug.
a. If the oil level is below the bottom of the plug,
add oil as required until level with the bottom of
the opening. Refer to the Lube Chart section for
information regarding type of oil.
b. If oil comes out of the opening, allow to drain.
Note: If filling through the chain case plug, then you
will have to wait for the oil to flow through
the chain case and into the housing.
7: Replace the fill and level plugs.
8: Reconnect the battery.
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CHANGE OIL

WARNING
This section is one section of a complete service
manual. Before starting any procedure, read all
warnings and instructions that are located in the
Service Guidelines chapter.
Fluid type and capacities are listed in the lubrication
section in the General Maintenance chapter.
1: Raise the rear of the vehicle and support with
jack stands.
2: Place a four quart drain pan under the axle
assembly center section.
3: Remove the drain plugs from the differential case
and chain case.
4: Replace the drain plugs once the oil has drained.
5: Remove the differential gear case fill plug and fill
with oil. Refer to Check Oil Level procedure for
proper oil level.
6: Replace the fill plug.
7: Reconnect the battery.
8: Remove the blocks from the wheels.
E-451 & E-457
ME-45X-01