Lull 944E-42 Operation Manual - Manual (Page 136)

134 Model 944E Origin 3/04
General Maintenance
B. Axle Oil Change
(First 100 Hours)
(1000 Hour Intervals)
NOTE: At the 1000 Hour Interval
Oil Change also inspect the brake
disc wear. Refer to ìBrake Disc
Inspectionî on page 135 and follow the inspection procedure. After brake disc
inspection is complete, reassemble the level plugs using new o-rings.
1. Level the vehicle, ground the attachment, place the travel select lever in the
(N) NEUTRAL DETENT position, engage the parking brake switch and
shut off the engine.
2. Clean the area around the axle drain plug (3), the axle fill plug (1) and the
axle level plugs (2).
3. Place a receptacle under the axle drain plug (3). Remove the plug from the
axle housing and allow the oil to drain completely.
4. Transfer the oil to a container with a cover and label the container as used
oil. Dispose of properly.
5. Clean off the axle drain plug (3) and re-install. Remove the axle fill plug (1)
and the axle level plugs (2) from the axle housing. Check brake disc wear
at this time. Refer to ìBrake Disc Inspectionî on page 135
6. Fill the axle with Universal Tractor Fluid through the axle fill hole until the oil
level is even with the axle level holes (2). The axle capacity is:
Front Axle ..................... 10.6 quarts (10 liters)
Rear Axle ......................... 9.5 quarts (9 liters)
7. Fill axle slowly, the oil has to run across the differential. Allow time for the
oil to run across the differential. Axle level is correct when oil is up to both
level plugs (2).
OU0600
1000
OH2690
100
OU0530
OU0750
2
3
1