Section 5
MAINTENANCE
For quality and quantity of oil refer to the table of
fuels and lubricants�
NOTE: The breather filter for the hydraulic tank is
located in the filler cap and must therefore
be replaced with the filler cap�
Close the tank with the new filler cap.
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Changing the hydraulic oil filter
danger of scalding!
There is a danger of scalding by hot oil
when unscrewing the filter�
if the filter has to be changed together
with the hydraulic oil, the filter should in
any case be changed after the oil change
and the test run�
do not use the oil in the filter bowl�
Environment
Catch running out oil, dispose of oil and filter
element environmentally�
NOTE: The filter element must be changed with
every hydraulic oil change and after major
repairs in the hydraulic system�
Fig. 155
Unscrew the cap nut 4 (Fig. 155) and take the
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filter bowl (5) with the filter element (3) off.
Examine the sealing face on the filter element
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thoroughly for any visible dirt.
visible impurities can be an early
indicator for a premature failure of
system components and a possible
malfunction of parts� in such a case
perform trouble shooting and, if
necessary, replace or repair defective
components� Negligance may damage
the complete hydraulic system�
do not clean or reuse the filter
element�
4-2012