Oil level in planetary reductions (front and rear axles)
WARNING
Never remove the drain plug of the final reductions when the oil is hot. The
gases formed in the interior may cause injury.
Planetary reduction: Checking the level
- Turn the wheel until the mark “Oil Stand Level” on the reducer is horizontal.
- To check the oil level in the final reductions use the cap
(fig. 1) (a)
.
Planetary reductions: Draining
- Remove the wheel.
WARNING
If is necessary to remove the drain plug while the oil is still hot, place it on the
upper part of the wheel hub, and remove the plug carefully covering it with a
cloth or similar.
- To drain the oil, turn the wheel hub until plug
(fig. 2)(b)
is located on the lower
part of the wheel hub.
Dispose of used oil in authorized centres.
Planetary reduction: Topping up
- Turn the wheel until the mark “Oil Stand Level” on the reducer is horizontal.
- Fill with the specified oil through the opening of the plug
(b)
. See the
FLUIDS
AND LUBRICANTS CHART
(references and capacities) in this Operator’s and
Safety Manual for oil specs. and capacity.
Hydraulic oil
Level: checking
This should be checked while the forklift is on flat ground, the forks are lowered to rest
position and the engine is switched off.
(fig. 1)
a
(fig. 2)
b
Periodic
Maintenance
Operations
C 400 H / C 400 HI / C 400 H x4 / C 400 HI x4
C 500 H / C 500 HI / C 500 H x4 / C 500 HI x4
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