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8 MAINTENANCE AND LUBRICATION
8.5
HYDRAULIC SYSTEM ______________________________________________
Check hydraulic oil level using sight gauge (C).
Change Hydraulic Oil
(a) Clean around hose (A) in bottom of Hydraulic tank
and remove.
(b) Allow tank to drain into a suitable container and
replace hose.
(c)
Refill tank with the correct quantity and grade of
Hydraulic Oil through the filler/breather cap. (B).
(d) Ensure the level is in the green (C).
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NOTICE
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 25 micron filter before entering the
hydraulic tank.
Change Hydraulic Oil Filter
(a) Wipe filter canister (A) and housing to remove any
dirt present.
(b) Place a suitable drip tray under the filter.
(c)
Unscrew filter and dispose of safely.
(d) Replace with new filter canister (A).
(e) Coat the top outside lip of the filter canister with a
thin film of oil, fill filter with clean hydraulic fluid and
refit the filter canister.
(f)
Filter must be replaced before refilling tank.
Contact with Hydraulic Oil can damage your skin.
Use gloves when working with Hydraulic Oil. If
you come in contact with Hydraulic Oil, wash it
off immediately.
Dispose of used Hydraulic Oil in accordance
with local regulations
During cold weather, the oil filter warning light can illuminate until the hydraulic fluid becomes warm.
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CAUTION
CAUTION
NOTICE
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