Perform this procedure on both upper and lower gearboxes:
1. Adjust the height and angle of the hitch until the upper
and lower gearboxes are parallel to the ground.
NOTE:
The oil should be checked when the gearboxes are
parallel to the ground.
2. Turn off engine and remove key.
3. Clean area around check plug (A).
4. Remove check plug using a 13 mm socket.
5. Check lubricant level and ensure lubricant is visible or
slightly draining form the port.
6. If necessary, add gear oil to gearboxes through
breather/filler plug (B). Refer to
Lubricants, page
207.
7. Reinstall check plug (A) and breather/filler plug (B)
and tighten.
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Figure 7.16: Swivel Gearbox
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A
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