TM10-3930-671-10 Planned Maintenance and Lubrication Access to the Drive Axle The best method to use for reaching the drive axle checkpoints dipstick, drain plug, and brake inspection plugs is to raise the upright carriage to provide easy access to the drive axle. • Apply the parking brake and block the wheels. • Be sure to put blocking under the carriage and upright rails. WARNING DO   NOT   WALK   OR   STAND   UNDER RAISED   FORKS.      THE   FORKS   CAN FALL AND CAUSE INJURY OR DEATH. Transaxle Fluid Level Check Check the transaxle fluid level with the: 1. Truck on a level surface. 2. Transmission in "NEUTRAL". 3. Engine idling. 4. Oil at operating temperature. Remove the fluid level dipstick located on the top left surface of the drive axle housing. The oil level is correct (full) when the oil is at the top arrow when measured on the dipstick portion of the plug. After adding oil to the transaxle, wait a few minutes until the oil has distributed evenly throughout the unit.  Do not overfill. E-101