Warming Transmission-Hydraulic System Oil

CAUTION: Overheated hydraulic oil can cause personal injury and component malfunctions. To prevent hydraulic oil from overheating, DO NOT hold SCV or multifunction control lever (if equipped) in operating position for an extended period of time.

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A - Hydraulic Oil Filter

Hydraulic system may be slow to function when tractor is started in cold weather. Cold oil will not flow easily through the hydraulic system filter (A).

Steering may be slow until system warms up.

Hydraulic system will function normally when oil warms up.

  1. Depress clutch pedal, start engine and idle at about 1000 rpm.

  2. IMPORTANT: To prevent damaging hydraulic pump or relief valve, DO NOT exceed 2—3 minutes warm-up time with steering wheel held in full left or full right turn position.

    Turn and hold steering wheel in full left or full right turn, for no more than 3 minutes.

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