To fill the hydraulic system:

1.Fully lower the saw.

2.Do not level the saw frame. The 4-Speed Blade Shaft is mounted at a 78° angle to the saw frame. Adjust the level of the saw so that the face of the Blade Shaft housing is at right angles to the ground.

Filler Plug

Housing Face

Collars will be approx. 6” off the ground when housing is perpendicular to the ground.

90

Sight Glass

Ground

Level

Fig. 46 — Filling the Hydraulic System

CAUTION

If the saw is not leveled correctly, the 4-Speed Blade Shaft could be damaged by operating with too little, or too much, oil.

3.Add oil to the fill port on top of the 4-Speed Blade Shaft Housing.

4.Start the engine, and run it for a couple minutes to spread the oil throughout the system

Add more oil as required.

Repeat steps 3 & 4 as necessary.

5.When the 4-Speed Blade Shaft is full, and positioned at 90° to the ground, the oil should show between the center and the top of the sight glass on the front of the main housing.

6.Inspect for leaks after service.

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NOTE

If the Blade Shaft is drained completely, it will require approximately 1 gallon to refill. If the transaxle is drained as well, it will require approximately one additional gallon.

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Multiquip SP-6457 TD operation manual To fill the hydraulic system