Hydraulic Test Points - Ransomes HIGHWAY 2130 Parts And Maintenance Manual

5 LUBRICATION AND MAINTENANCE
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LUBRICATION.
5.5 MACHINE: Every 400 Working Hours.
Lubrication of Direct Drive Hydraulic Motor (Every 400
hours)
Lower all cutting units onto level ground. Before leaving
the driving position, stop the engine and make sure all
moving parts are stationary. Apply brakes and
disengage all drives. remove the starter key. The direct
drive hydraulic motor can be removed from the cutting
5.6 MACHINE: Every 800 Working Hours.
Change Hydraulic Oil.
1. Remove drain plug in bottom of Hydraulic
tank and wipe off plug.
2. Allow tank to drain and replace plug.
3. Refill tank with 35 litres of Shell Tellus 46 Oil.
IMPORTANT-Whenever the closed loop transmission
circuit has been broken into it is essential
that the circuit is flushed prior to use.
Absolute cleanliness must be observed when
filling the hydraulic tank. Oil must be filtered
through a 25micron filter before entering the
hydraulic tank.
5.7

HYDRAULIC TEST POINTS.

There are 5 test points available on the machine for
conducting hydraulic system checks.
• Forward drive pressure (A)
• Reverse drive pressure (B)
• Charge pressure (C)
• Cutting cylinder drive pressure (D)
• Lift and power steering pressure (E)
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RANSOMES HIGHWAY 2130
MAINTENANCE AND PARTS MANUAL
unit by removing the two screws and washers holding
the motor to the bearing housing. Carefully withdraw
the motor from the bearing housing, it is important not
to contaminate the motor shaft or internal splines of
the cutting cylinder. If for any reason they are
contaminated, they should be cleaned by degreasing.
Liberally lubricate the motor and cylinder splines with
Shell S7222 grease before reassembling.