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SECTION 3 - LUBRICATION AND MAINTENANCE
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EVERY 10 HOURS OR DAILY
OPERATION 10
Check the Transmission Oil Level
The oil level for the 12x4 Quad Shift III
transmission is easily checked by looking at the
sight gauge located on the rear lower left corner
of the transmission case. Check the oil level
when the engine is off.
The sight gauge, 1, has an “ADD” and “FULL”
line indicated on it.If additional transmission oil is
required, remove the cap, 2, from the filler tube
and add oil as necessary.
The oil level for the 12x2 powershift is checked
by looking at the sight gauge located on the rear
lower left corner of the transmission case. Check
the oil level with the tractor parked on a level
surface with the engine shut off.
S With cold oil, the oil level should show in the
sight glass section designated as cold. Add oil
if necessary to bring the oil level to the bottom
of the cold section of the sight glass.
S With hot oil, the oil level should show in the
sight glass section designated as hot. Add oil
if necessary to bring the oil level to the bottom
of the hot section of the sight glass.
ATTENTION: Do not operate the
transmission with oil levels above or below
the recommended settings. Either condition
can result in overheating or loss of power
and damage to the equipment.
Figure 3-23
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OPERATION 11
Check the Brake Reservoir Level
The brake fluid level must be maintained for
proper operation. The reservoir is located on the
left front fire wall of the cab, below the air cleaner.
The reservoir, 1, has a minimum and maximum
level line on its outside diameter indicating
proper fluid level. Remove the cap of the
reservoir and add fluid as necessary.
Only use DOT3 brake fluid available from your
Buhler Versatile Dealer
Figure 3-24
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