MAINTENANCE
CHECK / FILL TRANSMISSION OIL
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Oil Type:
D1. | Check the oil level when the unit is cold. The |
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| inspection port is located on the inside of the right |
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| tank cover. The oil level should be within 1/2” (1.3 |
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| cm) of the horizontal level mark (D, Figure 22). If |
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| the oil is below this level, proceed to step 2. |
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2. | Before removing the reservoir cap, make sure | C |
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| the area around the reservoir cap and fill neck of |
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| the reservoir is free of dust, dirt, or other debris. |
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| Loosen the locking capscrew (E, Figure 21) |
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| securing the locking tab (D), slide the lock tab |
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| back, and remove the cap (B). |
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3. | Add oil up to the full mark (D, Figure 22). |
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4. | Reinstall the reservoir cap, move the locking tab |
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| between two notches, and tighten the locking |
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| capscrew. |
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TRANSMISSION OIL FILTER |
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CHANGE | Reproduction | |||
| Change Interval: Every 250 Hours |
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| Filter Part Number: 1719168 | Not |
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1. Locate the transmission oil filter (C, Figure 22) |
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at the rear of the battery compartment under | he |
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seat. |
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2. Lubricate the new filter base with a few dr ps | f |
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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 | B | |||
| the filter. Do NOT drain the hydraulic system |
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| oil. |
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4. Thread the new filter onto the filter base until the |
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gasket makes contact, then tighten 3/4 of a turn |
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more. |
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NOTE: The oil will drain from the reservoir tank if the | Figure 22. Battery Compartment | |||
new filter is not quickly reinstalled. |
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5. Run the unit for several minutes and check the |
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transmission oil level (see previous page). |
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| C. Transmission Filter | ||
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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. Repeat step 5 |
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until the air is out of the system. |
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