7.7 GEARBOX MAINTENANCE

Component Maintenance Notes and precautions
Gearbox Oil level check
For the correct maintenance and check procedures, refer to use manual delivered by the Manufacturer.
Oil change
For the kind of oil and grade of viscosity recommended by the Manufacturer, refer to the gear-box plate.
Oil filter change Have the scheduled maintenance operations performed at the correct time schedule by authorized and skilled personnel, in order to keep the gearboxes perfectly efficient.
WARNING

The gearboxes are provided with emergency controls in case of fault. Refer to the Manual delivered by the Manufacturer.

CAUTION

The use of the gearbox with a low quantity of oil may damage the gears.
An excessive quantity of oil may cause seals and vents to leak and can remarkably increase the operation temperature.

WARNING

Under normal operation conditions, the gear change can be carried out with the engine at low speed.

However, in case of emergency, gear shifting can be carried out with the engine at high speed, thus remarkably reducing clutch life though.