hello i have bush hog squaler sq480 4 foot trying to keep it matntained i have a box deal i think it is called a gear box how much oil and what kind of oil do i put in it it has a threaded plug on top and a drain plug on the side by the bottom i put i hose to measure it it is about 1/2 about the plug on side is that enough or do i fill it up more please help.
bush hog squaler sq480
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devildog1
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Usually top hole is breather, side hole is fill hole, pour in till it starts to run out .if my memory is correct 90 wt gear oil.
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That's right. From the Bush Hog online manual:
"Gearbox - Check oil level by removing oil level
check plug on right side of gearbox. Add EP80W-90
gear oil if necessary to bring oil level to check plug
hole."gear oil if necessary to bring oil level to check plug
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I can't say for sure, but I'd guess it's because the output shaft is a verticle shaft; i.e., straight down. Where could you put a drain plug in the gear housing? I sure don't know of any place it could be located that would allow you to drain it.
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Some do. My Caroni 6' has one but my Ford 5' does not. I have only changed it once in the Ford and i just tip it up on its side and lean it against a tree with the FEL to service.
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75w90, 80w90 or 85w140 would / should all be suitable oils...
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