Routine Maintenance; Rear Axle - Cushman AC TUG Owner's Manual

M
AINTENANCE

ROUTINE MAINTENANCE

To prolong vehicle life, some maintenance items must be serviced more frequently on vehicles used under
severe driving conditions such as extreme temperatures, extreme dust/debris conditions, or frequent use
with maximum load.
To access the powertrain for routine maintenance, remove the load bed. For major repair, refer to the appropriate
Repair and Service Manual.
Some service procedures may require the vehicle to be lifted. Refer to LIFTING THE VEHICLE for proper lifting proce-
dure and safety information.
Lubrication Points
Wheel bearings
and fork pivot
Use maximum of three pumps of grease for each
grease fitting - Over greasing may damage grease
seals.
Putting more than three pumps of grease in a grease
fitting could damage grease seals and cause prema-
ture bearing failure.
Tire Inspection
Tire condition should be inspected per the Periodic
Service Schedule. Inflation pressures should be
checked when the tires are cool, tire pressure should
be a maximum of 60 psi (414 kPa). Be sure to install
the valve dust cap after checking or inflating.
If the vehicle is equipped with solid tires check for
uneven wear, cuts or gouges in the tires.

Rear axle

View from underside of vehicle
check and
fill
REAR AXLE
The only maintenance required for the first five years is the
periodic inspection of the rear axle for lubricant leakage.
Unless leakage is evident, the lubricant need only be
Fill Plug
replaced after five years. Refer to the Service and Repair
Manual for the fluid replacement procedure.
Checking The Lubricant Level
There is no way to check the level of fluid in the rear axle. If
leakage is noticed, the fluid will need to be drained com-
pletely. Install the drain plug and refill with 13.8 ounces (410
ml) of 80W90 GL5 and install the fill plug.
Drain Plug
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