Draining Hydraulic Oil; Changing Hydraulic Oil Filters - MacDon M105 Operator's Manual

Draining Hydraulic Oil

DANGER
Stop engine and remove key from ignition before
leaving operator's seat for any reason. A child or
even a pet could engage an idling machine.
NOTE:
Change hydraulic oil every 1500 hours or every 2 years.
1. Park windrower on level ground and lower header and
reel so that lift cylinders are fully retracted.
2. Stop the engine and remove the key.
3. Open the hood. Refer to
Position), page 203.
4. Place a clean container (at least 14 U.S gallons
[50 liters]) under the drain at the bottom of the hydraulic
reservoir to collect the oil.
5. Remove drain plug (A) and allow oil to drain.
6. Clean off any metal debris that may have accumulated
on magnetic plug.
Check O-ring condition. Look for cracking, breakage,
or deformation that may impede sealing ability and
replace as required.
7. Install drain plug (A).
8. Fill hydraulic oil reservoir. Refer to
Hydraulic Oil, page

Changing Hydraulic Oil Filters

The charge filter (A) and return filter (B) are located just
inside the frame on the left side and are accessible from
under the windrower. Change as follows:
NOTE:
Change hydraulic oil filters after the first 50 hours of
operation, and every 500 hours thereafter. Filter (A) (MD
#112419) and filter (B) (MD #151975) can be obtained
from your Dealer.
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MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING
5.4.3 Opening Hood (Highest
Wipe plug with a clean cloth.
Checking and Filling
288.
Figure 5.177: Hydraulic Oil Drain Plug
Figure 5.178: Hydraulic Oil Filters
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