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Important:
Use the fluid specified in
Hydraulic System Specifications (page 49)
equivalent. Other fluids could cause system
damage.
Important:
Monitor the level of fluid in the
hydraulic tank so that you do not overfill it.
13.
Tighten the vent plugs.
14.
Install the hydraulic-tank cap.
15.
Install the fuel tank.
16.
Start the engine and let it run for about 2 minutes
to purge air from the system.
17.
Shut off the engine and check for leaks.
Note:
If 1 or both wheels do not drive, refer to
Bleeding the Hydraulic System (page
Bleeding the Hydraulic
System
The traction system is self-bleeding, however, it may
be necessary to bleed the system if fluid is changed
or after work is performed on the system.
1.
Park the machine on a level surface, disengage
the PTO, and engage the parking brake.
2.
Shut off the engine, remove the key, and wait
for all moving parts to stop before leaving the
operating position.
3.
Raise the rear of the machine onto jack stands
high enough to raise the drive wheels off the
ground.
4.
Start the engine and move the throttle control to
the idle position.
Note:
If the drive wheel does not rotate, assist
the purging of the system by carefully rotating
the tire in the forward direction.
5.
Check the hydraulic fluid level as it drops, and
add fluid as required to maintain the proper level.
6.
Repeat this procedure for the opposite wheel.
Replacing the Low-Flow
or
Hydraulic Filter
Service Interval: Every 500 hours
1.
Park the machine on a level surface, disengage
the PTO, and engage the parking brake.
2.
Shut off the engine, remove the key, and wait
for all moving parts to stop before leaving the
operating position.
3.
Locate the filter and place a drain pan under the
filter.
51).
4.
Remove the old filter and wipe the filter-adapter
gasket surface clean.
5.
Apply a thin coat of hydraulic fluid to the rubber
gasket on the replacement filter.
6.
Install replacement hydraulic filter onto the filter
adapter.
7.
Turn the filter clockwise until the rubber gasket
contacts the filter adapter and tighten the filter
an additional 1/2 turn.
8.
Clean up any spilled fluid.
9.
Check the fluid in the reservoir and add fluid to
the tank until it reaches the cold baffle of the
tank.
Important:
equivalent. Other fluids could cause system
damage.
10.
Start the engine and let it run for about 2 minutes
to purge air from the system.
11.
Shut off the engine and check for leaks.
12.
Check the fluid level and add fluid, if required.
Important:
51
Figure 78
Use the specified fluid or
Do not overfill.
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