Change Hydraulic Oil

causym CAUTION: The loader must be level, the engine shut down, the booms horizontal, and the grapple head firmly resting on the ground before work is undertaken on the hydraulic system. Failure to maintain a safe work practice can lead to personal injury and/or equipment damage.

IMPORTANT: Cleanliness procedures must be observed when working on any hydraulic component in order to prevent contamination of the hydraulic and hydrostatic systems.

Failure to follow these procedures may lead to equipment damage.

NOTE: Storage barrels or other fluid containers with at least 380 L (100 gal) capacity are needed to contain the drained hydraulic fluid.

NOTE: Change hydraulic oil when it is warm and contaminants are in suspension.

1. Remove the main tank drain plug.

NOTE: Clean the magnetic plug.

2. Drain the hydraulic fluid into an appropriate container.

NOTE: Dispose of waste properly.

3. Replace the hydraulic return filters. See Section 3-7 for the procedures.

4. Install the drain plug.

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5. Insert the filler pump intake hose into the hydraulic oil supply tank.

NOTE: The filler pump is mounted on the front of the upper frame between the access steps and the main boom.

6. Fill the tank with fresh hydraulic oil. See Section 3-1 for recommended hydraulic oil.

7. Operate the system for 5-10 minutes.

Check the oil level on the sight glass on the tank and add oil, if necessary.


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