Check Oil Level In Tandem Drive Case, Add Oil; Check Oil Level In Circle Reverse Gear Case, Add Oil - Komatsu GD555-5 Operation & Maintenance Manual

SERVICE PROCEDURE

CHECK OIL LEVEL IN TANDEM DRIVE CASE, ADD OIL

The parts and oil are at high temperature immediately after the engine is stopped, and may cause burns. Wait for the temperature
to go down before starting the work.
1. Stop the engine and leave for at least 5 minutes.
2. Remove plug (G) and check that the oil level is near the bottom
of the plug hole.
3. If the oil level is correct, install plug (G).
4. If the oil level is low, add oil through oil filler port (F).

CHECK OIL LEVEL IN CIRCLE REVERSE GEAR CASE, ADD OIL

The parts and oil are at high temperature immediately after the engine is stopped, and may cause burns. Wait for the temperature
to go down before starting the work.
1. Stop the engine and leave for at least 5 minutes.
2. Remove plug (G) and check that the oil leaks slowly.
3. If the oil level is low, add oil through oil filler port (F).
4. If the oil level is correct, install plug (G).
NOTICE
If the oil level is too high, the pressure inside the blade rotation gear case will become high when the oil temperature rises, and
this will cause leakage of oil.
REMARK
There may be wear particles in the oil, but there is no problem using the oil as it is.
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