Return Oil Filter - MacDon M1170 Operator's Manual

4. Apply a thin film of clean oil to the filter gasket.
5. Screw the new filter (A) onto the mount until the gasket
just contacts the filter head.
6. Tighten filter an additional 1/2 turn by hand.
IMPORTANT:
Do NOT use a filter wrench to install oil filter.
Overtightening can damage gasket and filter.
7. Check hydraulic fluid levels. Refer to
Hydraulic Oil, page 290. For capacity level, refer to
Lubricants, Fluids, and System Capacities, page

Return Oil Filter

The return filter removes particulate contaminants from the return oil from the fan drive, lift circuits, and the drive circuits.
It must be changed after the first 50 hours and then at 500-hour intervals. Follow the service schedule on the Harvest
Performance Tracker (HPT) display.
Removing Return Oil Filter
WARNING
To avoid bodily injury or death from unexpected startup of the machine, always stop the engine and remove the key
from the ignition before leaving the operator's seat for any reason.
DANGER
Avoid high-pressure fluids. Escaping fluid can penetrate the skin causing serious injury.
1. Stop the engine and remove the key.
2. Locate the return filter (A) under the left platform.
3. Clean around head of the filter (A).
4. Place a container beneath the filter (A) to collect any oil
that may leak out.
5. Unscrew filter (A) with a filter wrench.
6. Dispose of used oil and filter in a manner that complies
with local rules and regulations.
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Figure 5.45: Charge Filter
Figure 5.46: Return Filter
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