Machine: Every 400 Working Hours; Machine: Every 800 Working Hours; Hydraulic Test Points - Ransomes Highway 2130 Safety, Operation & Maintenance Manual

8 LUBRICATION AND MAINTENANCE
8.3

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
8.4

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 ISO VG 46 Oil.
IMPORTANT
Absolute cleanliness must be observed when filling
the hydraulic tank. Oil must be filtered through a 25
micron filter before entering the hydraulic tank.
8.5

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
SAFETY AND OPERATORS MANUAL
drive hydraulic motor can be removed from the
cutting 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 Malleus JB1 grease
before reassembling.