Ford 3230 Operator's Manual page 88

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1200 HOUR/12 MONTHS SERVICE (continued)
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58. Synchronised Transmission
1. Filter screen bolts (4 off)
2. Transmission drain plug
Synchronised transmissions have a combined
filler
plug/dipstick, Figure
60.
Unscrew
and
re-
move the combined filler plug/dipstick and refill
the transmission with clean oil.
Wipe
the
dipstick
with a clean cloth, replace
it
into
the
fi~er
aperture and screw
it
fully in. Check
that
the oil in the transmission reaches the upper mark
when the filler plug/dipstick is removed once
more. Top up as necessary.
8 x 2 transmission: Unscrew the filler plug, Figure
61.
and refill the transmission with clean
oil.
Pull
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59. 8
x
2
Transmission
1. Transmission drain plug
24
60.
Synchronised
Transmission
1. Filler plug/dipstick
out the dipstick and wipe it with a clean cloth. Re-
place the dipstick, pushing
it fully
in and check
that the oil
reaches the upper mark on
the
dipstick
when it is removed from the transmission aperture.
All
models:
After
refilling the transmission, start
the
engine to allow the oil to circulate throughout
the
transmission.
After a
minute
or
so, stop the
en~
gine and recheck the transmission oil level.
See
Section
C for oil capacity and grade.
61. 8 x 2 Transml....,"iion
1. Fi11cr plug
2. Dipstick