Checking The Hydraulic Oil Level - Wacker Neuson ET16 Operator's Manual

7 Maintenance

Checking the hydraulic oil level

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NOTICE
Damage to hydraulic system due to dirty hydraulic oil.
► Always add hydraulic oil using the filling screen.
► If the hydraulic oil in the sight glass is cloudy, this indicates that water
or air has penetrated the hydraulic system. Contact a Wacker Neuson
service center.
► Contact a Wacker Neuson service center if the filter of the hydraulic
system is dirty.
1. Park the vehicle on firm, level, and horizontal ground.
2. Position the boom straight ahead at the center of the machine (see
figure).
3. Lower the boom and the stabilizer blade to the ground.
4. Stop the engine.
5. Operate the control lever repeatedly to release the pressure in the
hydraulic system.
6. Remove the starting key and carry it with you.
7. The inspection glass A is located on the seat console.
8. Check the oil level on sight glass A.
➥ If the engine is warm, the oil level must be approximately at the
middle of sight glass A.
9. Add hydraulic oil if the oil level is below this mark.
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