Regular Maintenance
Check Hydraulic Oil Level
1. Before removing the reservoir cap, make sure the area around the reservoir cap and fill neck of the reservoir is free of dust, dirt, or other debris.
2. Unscrew the reservoir cap (B, Figure 25).
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3. | Look down the filler neck of the hydraulic oil reservoir | A |
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4. | If necessary, remove the reservoir cap (B) and add SAE |
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5. | Reinstall the reservoir cap. |
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Change Hydraulic Oil Filter
Change Interval: Every 250 Hours
Figure 25. Checking Hydraulic Oil Level
Filter Part Number: 1719168 |
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NOTE: Removing the oil filter from the filter base |
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will drain the oil reservoir. Have a suitable container |
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ready to catch any spilled oil. The manufacturer |
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1. Locate the transmission oil filter (B, Figure 26) at the |
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2. Lubricate the new filter base with a few drops of |
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| transmission oil. Fill the filter half full of oil. |
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3. | Clean the area around the filter base and remove | he | |||
| filter. Do NOT drain the hydraulic system oil. |
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Thread the new filter onto the filter base until he gasket |
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5. | Run the unit for several minutes and check the |
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| transmission oil level. | Not |
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IMPORTANT NOTE: Use caution after changing |
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the filter; air in the hydraulic system may affect the |
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responsiveness of the control levers. Re eat step 5 |
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until the air is out of the system. |
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| Figure 26. Battery Compartment |
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| A. Hydraulic Oil Reservoir |
B. Hydraulic Oil Filter
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