Draining Hydraulic Oil - MacDon M2170NT Operator's Manual

7. Close the hood. For instructions, refer to

6.13.2 Draining Hydraulic Oil

Hydraulic oil should be changed every 2000 hours of operation or 3 years, whichever comes first.
DANGER
To prevent injury or death from the unexpected start-up of the machine, always stop the engine and remove the key
from the ignition before leaving the operator's seat for any reason.
CAUTION
If the machine is running, the oil may be hot. Burns can result from contact with hot oil. This procedure can be
performed when the oil is cold, but first run the machine to stir the oil up before draining.
1. Park the windrower on a level surface.
2. Shut down the engine, and remove the key from the ignition.
3. Open the hood. For instructions, refer to
4. Place a container (at least 65 liters [17 U.S. gallons] capacity) under the drain at the bottom of the hydraulic reservoir
to collect the oil.
5. On the hydraulic oil tank, turn plug handle (A)
counterclockwise until loose, and then remove the plug
(this will allow air to enter tank).
6. From beneath the windrower, locate hose (A) that connects
to inlet manifold (B).
7. Remove hose (A) from the elbow fitting, and allow the hose
to drain into a clean container.
8. Once the tank is empty, reattach the hose to the elbow
fitting.
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6.3.2 Closing Hood, page 288.
6.3.1 Opening Hood, page
Figure 6.134: Reservoir Plug
Figure 6.135: Inlet Manifold
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