Changing gearbox oil

CHANGING GEARBOX OIL

Draining

Drain the gearbox oil after a road journey so that the oil reaches operating temperature. Then carry out the following operations:

• undo the plug (1) and allow the oil to drain;
• retighten the plug (1) after replacing the seal, and tighten it to a torque of between 2.35-5.49 daNm.

Filling

Withdraw the dipstick and, using a clean funnel so as not to contaminate the oil, pour in the required quantity of gearbox oil. To facilitate the operation, remove the air cleaner. After filling, check that there are no leaks from the drain plug.

Periodical oil change: 3 litres- 2.7 kg
Recommended gearbox oil: TUTELA GI/2

CHECKING OIL LEVEL

NOTE The gearbox oil level must be checked with the engine and gearbox at normal operating temperature (gearbox oil temperature: 70 - 80°C), so the vehicle must be driven for an appropriate period of time before the check.

To check the gearbox oil level, proceed as follows:

• park the vehicle on flat ground and apply the handbrake;
• with the engine idling, gently move the selector lever from position P to position 1, then return it to P;
• withdraw the dipstick (1) and clean it;
• insert the stick fully into its seating;
• again withdraw the dipstick and check that the oil level lines up with the notch on the side of the stick marked HOT.

If the oil level is low, identify and eliminate any leaks, then add oil to top up the level.

If the check has to be conducted at a low oil temperature, check that the oil level is within the notch on the side of the dipstick marked COLD. If possible, recheck the oil level at the correct temperature (70 - 80 °C).