Gearbox

Oil Fill

Plug (31)

Oil Level

Plug (30)

Gearbox

Oil Drain

Plug (21)

2.The oil should be visible at least half- way up the Oil Level Plug (30).

3.If necessary, remove the Gearbox Oil Fill Plug (31) and add SAE 90 oil to fill to the recommended level. Re- place the Oil Fill Plug.

Changing Gearbox Oil

1.After the first 25 hours of operation, you must change the Gearbox oil. You must also change the oil after every 250 hours of operation, or each

6 months, whichever comes first.

2.To change the oil, operate the gen- erator for approximately 30 minutes to warm the oil in the Gearbox (22). Then shut down the tractor and gen- erator.

3.Immediately after shutting down, while the oil is still warm, remove the Oil Drain Plug (21) along with the Oil Fill Plug (31) to help the oil to drain.

4.Catch the draining oil in a suitable container. Dispose of the used oil properly.

5.After all the used oil has drained, replace and tighten the Oil Drain Plug (21).

6.Slowly add SAE 90W Oil until the oil is visible at least halfway up the Gearbox Oil Sight (30).

7.Replace the Oil Fill Plug (31) and tighten securely.

8.Recheck all plugs for tightness. Re- start the Generator and check for leaks.

Lubricating the PTO shaft

1.The PTO shaft must be lubricated frequently.

2.Use a low pressure grease gun to inject lithium grease into the grease fittings. The grease fittings are lo- cated at both ends of the PTO shaft Universal Joint Bearings (13).

3.Also apply Lithium grease to the Splines and telescoping parts of the Shaft.

REV 09j

SKU 65309

For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353.

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Harbor Freight Tools 65309 manual Changing Gearbox Oil, Lubricating the PTO shaft