Case 845B VHP Operator's Manual page 143

Checking of Zf Transmission fluid Level
845b / 865b / 885b MODELS
WITH Zf TRANSMISSION
Each 10 hours or daily services
The transmission fluid level must be checked with the ma-
chine parked on a leveled surface, with the engine run-
ning at low idle and at normal operation temperature (80°
to 90°C). With the engine stopped the fluid level will be
above the normal level as the fluid from the torque con-
verter and from the cooler will return to the transmission
sump.
For the cold fluid level checking, run the engine at low idle
for 2 to 3 minutes and make sure that the level is above
the "COLD MIN" mark.
Check the transmission fluid level weekly according to the
following procedure:
1. Park the machine on e level surface, apply the parking
brake and start the engine,
2. With transmission in manual mode, move the shifting
lever through all positions F-N-R, 1, 2, 3...,
3. Put the selector lever in Neutral and keep engine run-
ning at low idle.
4. If fluid is cold, run the engine at low idle for 2 to 3
minutes and make sure that the level is above the
"COLD MIN" mark.
5. Checking should be performed, preferably, with the
fluid temperature at operation normal range (80° a
90°C),
6. Loosen the dipstick, on the right side of the engine by
turning it counterclockwise, removing it from its tube
and clean it,
7. Insert the dipstick back in its tube until contacts on the
tube opening and pull it out again to perform the level
reading.
8. Insert the dipstick again and tighten it by turning clo-
ckwise.
CHAPTER 6 – LUBRICATION / FILTERS / FLUIDS
CAUTION: The correct level is on "HOT"
mark interval.
If the level is below the "HOT" interval the level
must be completed. Refer to "Fluids and Lubri-
cants" chart for the correct type of fluid, in this
manual. If fluid level is above the "HOT" mark,
overheating of fluid might occur.
Correct level with fluid at operation temperature
Minimum with cold fluid
TRANSMISSION FLUID DIPSTICK
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