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Message: <blockquote data-quote="AaronS88" data-source="post: 38063" data-attributes="member: 4431"><p>On the bottom of both chain cases front and rear is a pipe plug. If it is in good condition it will take a 5/16" hex to remove it. The conditions the machines operate in around where I am located are not easy on the machines, they are usually worn down to nothing and require drilling and removal with an EZ out, in which you will need to come up with new plugs. Check for cracks on top of the chain case usually in the top front of the machine, or where the cab bolts to the frame behind the fenders. What model do you have? They all hold about 2 - 2 1/2 gallons of oil in each chain case. Some of the LX885's had a separate dipstick for the gearboxes. The dipstick is located inside the cab right behind where your calf of your legs is sitting in the machine. If equipped with this you can use engine oil, hydraulic or gear oil in the chain case whichever your prefer. If the machine does not have these dipsticks you will need to use 80W90 gear oil because it is common with the gearbox. It may be worth your while to drain the gearbox as well. Contaminated oil can lead to parking brake and bearing failures in the gearbox.</p></blockquote><p></p>