SECTION 3 - LUBRICATION AND MAINTENANCE

EVERY 10 HOURS OR DAILY

OPERATION 10

Check the Transmission Oil Level

The oil level for the 12x4 Quad Shift III

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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.

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Figure 3-23

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

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Figure 3-24

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Buhler 2375, 2335, 2425, 2290, 2360 manual Check the Transmission Oil Level, Check the Brake Reservoir Level