Changing Hydraulic Oil (3215 and 3415)

As the hydraulic oil tank (A) is located underneath the fuel tank, drain then remove fuel tank first.

Change hydraulic oil as follows:

1. Run the engine and operate the hydraulics to warm the oil.

2. Ensure all cylinders are fully retracted. Apply the parking brake and shut off engine.

causym CAUTION: Before removing drain plug (B), release any pressure in the hydraulic oil tank by slowly unscrewing tank filler cap.

IMPORTANT: Before removing drain plug (B) ensure a suitable container is placed on the ground to catch the full capacity of oil in the tank. When removing drain plug, be sure to stand to one side to avoid oil which will spill from the hole.

3. Drain the tank by removing plug (B).

4. Remove fuel tank

5. Remove cover plate (C), discard gasket

6. Remove the suction filter (D) by unscrewing from the suction pipe.

7. Clean and re-install the suction filter (D) to the suction pipe.

8. Flush out the tank with clean hydraulic oil taking extreme care to remove all dirt and foreign matter.

9. Re-install cover plate (C) to tank using new gasket and re-install drain plug (B).

10. Fill the system with correct oil (see Section "Fuel, Lubricants, Coolant and Capacities").

Specification

Hydraulic System -Capacity 140 liters (37 US. gal.)
Hydraulic Oil Tank -Capacity 80 liters (21 US. gal.)

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ZX021660
ZX021661


A-Oil tank
B-Drain plug
C-Cover plate
D-Suction filter

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11. Run the engine to circulate the oil. Operate the hydraulic controls to purge any air from the system.

12. Stop the engine and top up the tank as required.

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