tipping firecats

[boring_rich]

Which direction could you tip a Firecat to change wear rods and do basic maintenance underneath? Brake side to the ground or throttle side to the ground?

I think the owners manual says to tip the sled on the left side to avoid getting air in the oil injection lines. I assume that means left side when sitting on the sled and brake side down. But I want to be sure.

Sorry if I asked this same question 5 years ago. I can't remember if I asked and definitely can't remember the answer.

 

[arcticman]

Right or wrong I always go to throttle side, my mentor did it that way twenty years ago and I have never had any issues.

 

[catalac]

Yes it is the left side. Don't forget to drain the ACT drive oil before you tip her over. Refill with 3oz. exactly, of synthetic drive lube.