SkyTrak 3606 Service Manual - Manual (Page 48)

Section 2
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Figure 2–49. Location of transmission maintenance items.
4. Clean and reinstall the transmission drain plug into
the transmission housing.
5. Remove the transmission oil filter and dispose of
properly. Clean the mating surface where the filter
mounts.
Note: 10W motor oil is recommended in most climates;
however, 5W20 motor oil may be substituted for use under
temperature conditions of -30
° F to 70 ° F (-34 ° C to 21 ° C)
only. Refer to Section 2.5.6. A. Transmission Fluid.
6. Apply a thin film of clean 10W motor oil (that meets
ISO 46 standards) to the new filter gasket. Install the
new filter and torque 20-25 lb/ft (27-34 Nm).
7. Transmission oil may be added through either the fill
plug (Fig. 2–50) or dipstick. Remove the fill plug or
dipstick and fill with approximately 3.4 gallons (12,9
liters) of 10W motor oil. Check the level by taking
intermittent dipstick readings as outlined in
Transmission Oil Level Check. DO NOT overfill.
Reinstall the fill plug or dipstick when finished.
Figure 2–50. Fill the transmission through the fill plug or
dipstick opening.
8. Close and lock the engine compartment cover.
2.12.11 Axle Oil
A. Axle Oil Level Check
Figure 2–51. Every 250 hours of engine operation, check
the axle oil level in both the front and rear axles.
1. Level the vehicle, ground the attachment, place the
travel select lever in NEUTRAL (N), engage the
parking brake switch and shut the engine off.
Figure 2–52. Axle fill/level plug
(front axle shown; rear axle similar).
2. Clean the area around the axle fill/level plug (Fig. 2–52),
then remove the plug from the axle housing.
3. Add a premium grade of SAE 80W90 or SAE 80W140
axle oil to bring the oil level up, even with the bottom
of the plug hole.
4. Reinstall the axle fill/level plug.
B. Axle Oil Change
Figure 2–53. Every 1,000 hours of engine operation,
change the axle oil.
1. Level the vehicle, ground the attachment, place the
travel select lever in NEUTRAL (N), engage the
parking brake switch and shut the engine off.
2. Clean the area around both the axle fill/level plug
(Fig. 2–52) and the axle drain plug.
3. Place a suitable receptacle under the axle drain plug.
Remove the plug from the axle housing and allow the
axle oil to drain completely.
4. Transfer the oil to a container with a cover and label
the container as used axle oil. Dispose of properly.
OS1010
Transmission
Drain Plug
Transmission
Filter
Transmission
Dipstick
OS0690
Transmission
Filter
Fill Plug
Breather
(ref.)
Transmission
Dipstick
OS0920
250
MS2170
OS1581
Axle Fill/
Level Plug
Drain Plug
OS0970
000 1
MS2190
Model 3606 • Origin 10/99