Transaxle-Sd; Check Oil Level; Change Oil - Taylor-Dunn B5-540-48XL Service And Replacement Parts Manual

Transaxle

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.
1: Park the vehicle on a level surface and block the
front wheels.
2: Place a level on top of the motor.
3: Raise the rear of the vehicle until the level
indicates that the drive is level with the ground.
4: Place an oil drain pan underneath the 3rd
member.
5: Remove the 3rd member fill/level plug.
6: The oil level should be very close to the bottom of
the level plug opening.
• If the oil level is below the bottom of the
opening, add oil as required until level with the
bottom of the opening. Refer to Lubrication
section for oil specification.
• If oil comes out of the opening, allow to drain
until level with the bottom of the opening.
7: Replace the fill/level plug. Torque to the
specification listed in the table at the end of this
section.
8: Remove the primary reduction case fill/level plug.
9: The oil level should be very close to the bottom of
the level plug opening.
• If the oil level is below the bottom of the
opening, add oil as required until level with the
bottom of the opening. Refer to Lubrication
section for oil specification.
• If oil comes out of the opening, allow to drain
until level with the bottom of the opening.
10: Reconnect the batteries and test drive.
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B5-440-36 / B5-440-48 / B5-540-48XL / BF-030-48

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 drain pan under the 3rd member and
primary reduction gear case.
3: Remove the drain plugs from the 3rd member
and primary reduction gear case.
4: Replace the drain plugs once the oil has drained.
Torque to the specification listed in the table at
the end of this section.
5: Remove the 3rd member and primary reduction
fill/level plugs and fill with oil.
• Refer to Check Oil Level procedure for proper
oil level.
• Refer to Lubrication section for oil specification.
6: Replace the fill plug.
7: Reconnect the batteries and test drive.
MB-440-06