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MAINTENANCE AND LUBRICATION
Lubrication Recommendations
Front Gearcase Lubrication
The front gearcase fill plug (3) is
located as shown.
The front g earcase lubricant level
should be checked every six
months or 1000 miles (1600 km),
whichever comes first. Front
gearcase oil should be changed
annually. With the 6X6 on a level
surface, remove fill plug and
check the lubricant level.
Lubricant should be kept at the
bottom of fill plug thread. The
correct gearcase lubricant to use is
GL5 80-90 Weight Gear Lube.
Gearcase Oil Changing Procedure
1. R emove fill plug.
2. R emove gearcase drain plug located on the bottom right hand side and
drain the oil.
3. Clean and reinstall the drain plug and tighten securely (14 ft. lbs/1.93
kgm).
4. Add GL 80-90 Weight Gear Lube to the bottom thread on the fill hole.
5. Reinstall filler plug.
6. Check for leaks.
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