Warming Up Hydraulic System Oil

Hydraulic system may operate more slowly when started in cold weather. This is due to the hydraulic oil not flowing as freely through the hydraulic system filter (A).

Steering also operates more slowly if the oil is not sufficiently warmed up.

Hydraulic system works normally once hydraulic oil is warmed up.

A-Hydraulic filter

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IMPORTANT: To prevent damage to the hydraulic pump or relief valve, DO NOT warm up the hydraulic oil for a period of more than two or three minutes.

1. Start engine and run at idle to 1000 rpm.
2. Turn steering wheel its full course to the left and then to the right.

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