Manual

IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Please Read Carefully
WARNING
CAUTION
The following and information is supplied to you for your protection and
to provide you with many years of trouble free and safe operation of your Richmond Gear product.
Read ALL instructions prior to operating transmission and/or ring and pinion. Injury to
personnel, transmission or ring and pinion failure may be caused by improper installation,
maintenance or operation.
• It is dangerous to get under a jacked-up vehicle. The vehicle could slip off the
jack and fall on you. You could be crushed. Never place any part of your body under
a vehicle that is on a jack. Never start or run the engine while the vehicle is on a
jack. If you need to get under a raised vehicle, take it to a service center where
it can be raised on a lift.
• Hot oil can cause severe burns. Use extreme care when removing
lubrication plugs and when working close to a unit that has been in operation.
• Check lube level between scheduled lube changes to insure that proper lube level
is maintained. Inspect vent plug to insure it is clean and operating. Inspect the
tightness of mounting bolts, misalignment of connecting shafts, lube leakage,
excessive heating, or any unusual noise or vibration.
• Serious personal injury may occur as a result of improperly performed
maintenance, adjustments or repairs.
• Do not attempt any of the maintenance, checks or repairs described on the following
pages if you are not fully familiar with these or other procedures with respect to the
transmission, or are uncertain as to how to proceed. Have the necessary work done
by a properly equipped and qualified workshop.
• Always be extremely careful when working on the transmission. Always follow
commonly accepted safety practices and general common sense. Never risk
personal injury.
• Do not operate the transmission or ring and pinion without proper lube and correct
amount.
WARNING
CAUTION
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CAUTION
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