Gear Box Oil Requirements - Priefert FMX Operator's Manual

Section 1: Set-Up Requirements

Gear Box Oil Requirements

Refer to Figure 1-4 and Figure 1-5
Before putting your implement into service:
IMPORTANT:
Gearbox uses Multi-Purpose Gear Oil (ie: S.A.E. 80w/90 or
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S.A.E. 85w/140 Multi-purpose gear oil.)
For all Grease Fittings use TYPE/Grade II tube grease.
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Place implement so that the deck is secure and level.
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Clean away any excess oil and dirt before removing 1/2" Pipe Plug
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(located at top of gearbox and 1/8" pipe plug (located at lower 1/3
of gearbox). Refer to figure 1-5 if your gearbox does not have a
fluid level plug as shown in Figure 1-4.
Fill gearbox until the oil level is even with the bottom opening of the
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1/8" pipe plug hole. *Refer to Figure 1-5 to check oil level if your
gearbox does not have the fluid level plug.
Grease wheel axles (4), tail wheel (1), front roller axle (1), and PTO
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Shaft universal joints (2).
Check all bolts, nuts and belt to insure they are tight and secure.
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CAUTION:
DO NOT overfill gearbox!
This could cause damage to oil seals, and can cause permanent damage
to the gearbox.
This issue will not be covered under warranty.
Figure 1-4—Slip Clutch and Gear Box
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Figure 1-5—Gearbox without Fluid Level Plug
When filling you will need to visually check the oil level in the gearbox
through the fill opening. Fluid level should come half-way up the
input shaft as shown above; otherwise you may overfill the gearbox.