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MAINTENANCE/SERVICE
HYDRAULICS
The wind rower is hyd raulically
powere(j
using
:
1.
A self-contained hydraulic system to operate
the
header
fu
nctions.
2. The
tractor
remote
system
to operate
the
header lift cyli
nder and steering
cylinder.
Hydraulic Hoses and Lines
Check
hyd raulic hoses and lines
daily for signs of
leaks.
A
WARNING: Avoid high-pressure
fluids.
Escaping fluid can penetrate
the skin causing
serious
injury.
Relieve
press ure
before
disconnecting
hydraulic lines.
Tighten all
connections before applying pressure. Keep
hands and body away from
pin- holes
and
nozzles
which eject fluids under high pressure.
Use a piece of cardboard or paper to search for
leaks. If ANY fluid
is
injected
into the skin,
it
must be surgically removed within a few hours
by a doctor familiar with this type of injury or
gangrene may result.
IMPORTANT:
Keep hydraulic
couplelr
tips and
connectors
clean.
Dust,
dirt,
water
and foreign
material
are the major causes
of
hydralJlic
system
damage.
DO
NOT attempt
to serviCE!
hydrauliC
system
in the
field.
Precision
fits require
WHITE
ROOM
CARE during overhaul.
Hydraulic Reservoir
The wind
rower's
self-contained
hyd rau lic system
uses the tongue of the mach ine
for
the hydraulic
oil
reservoir.
Check oil level daily (before start-up)
at
dipstick
(A)
at rear of tong
ue.
Oil
level shcluld
be
on
flattened
portion
of dipstick when
top
surface
(0)
of tongue is
level
and oil is
cold
.
A
WARNING: To avoid injury from
contact with hot
oil,
do
nlot
remove
dipstick when system is hot. When
removing dipstick
(A),
unscrew it
slowly to vent
the
build-up of air pressure in
the
reservoir.
To add hydraulic oil:
1.
Loosen hyd raulic fitting
(C)
to
mak13 adding oil
easier.
2.
Slowly
unscrew
dipstick from
filler
tube (8).
3.
Add
10W30 oil
until
level
is on
flatte'ned
portion
of dipstick
(A).
4
.
Replace dipstick and
tighten
fi tting
(C).
AVO ID
HIGH·
PRESSURE
FLUIDS
SEARCH
PROPERLY FOR LEAKS
HYDRAULIC RESERVOIR
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