SERVICE MANUAL NUMBER 23
VELVET DRIVE 5000A DOWN ANGLE TRANSMISSION
Checking Transmission Fluid Level
IMPORTANT: Use only specified transmission fluid (see “Specifications”).
Check transmission fluid before running engine each day, as follows:
1.
Remove dipstick. Check fluid level as indicated on dipstick. Fluid level may be some-
what over full mark, as some of the fluid from transmission fluid cooler and hoses may
havedrainedbackintotransmission.Iflow,addspecifiedtransmissionfluidtobringlevel
up to full mark on dipstick.
a
b
c
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a - Dipstick
b - Full Mark
c - Dipstick Tube
IMPORTANT: To accurately check fluid level, engine must be run at 1500 RPM for 2
minutes immediately prior to checking level.
2.
Start engine and run at 1500 RPM for 2 minutes to fill all hydraulic circuits.
IMPORTANT: Be sure to push dipstick all the way down into dipstick tube when
checking fluid level.
3.
Stop engine and quickly check fluid level. Add transmission fluid, if necessary, to bring
level up to full mark on dipstick.
4.
5.
Reinstall dipstick.
If transmission fluid level was extremely low, carefully check transmission, fluid cooler
and hoses for leaks.
Index
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MARCH 1999
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