Finn EAGLE 244D, Parts And Operator'S Manual

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If the attachment that is being connected is hydraulically driven proceed with the following steps. If it is
not the engine may be started and the unit operated.
8. Move the auxiliary control levers back and forth to relieve any pressure in the auxiliary attachment
lines.
9. Remove the protective covers that are on the auxiliary attachment quick disconnects. Connect the
covers together to prevent contamination.
10. With a clean rag, wipe the ends of the hoses and inside the quick disconnects to prevent dirt from
entering the hydraulic system.
11. Connect the hoses coming from the attachment to the quick disconnects on the machine.
12. Give the hoses a tug to confirm that they are properly connect to the quick disconnects.
13. Start the engine and begin operation of the machine.
DISCONNECTING ATTACHMENTS:
1. Lower the attachment onto the ground or onto a trailer.
2. Turn the ignition “OFF” to stop the engine.
3. Move the auxiliary control lever back and forth to relieve any pressure in the auxiliary attachment
lines.
4. Remove the attachment hoses from the machine and couple the hoses together to prevent contamina-
tion to the hydraulics during storage.
5. Install the protective covers onto the auxiliary attachment quick disconnects to prevent dirt from
contaminating the hydraulic system.
6. Rotate the locking pins to the unlock position (pins facing inwards).
7. Start the engine.
8. Tilt the universal faceplate forward, and back the machine away from the attachment.
HYDRAULIC SYSTEM:
The hydraulic system on the Finn Eagle 244D is designed to give trouble free service, if properly main-
tained. The most important areas of maintenance are the hydraulic fluid and filtration. The hydraulic reser-
voir holds 14.5 gallons of Mobil DTE-13M hydraulic fluid. The reservoir is filled by removing the fill cap
and adding hydraulic fluid until it goes above the add line on the dipstick that is part of the fill cap. Do
not over fill the hydraulic reservoir. The reservoir was designed with extra room to allow the hydraulic
fluid to expand as the temperature of the fluid increases. It is important not to substitute automotive oil as
severe hydraulic damage may result to the hydraulic system. The hydraulic fluid should be replaced per the
lubrication schedule, if the oil becomes milky, or if it gives off a burnt odor. The hydraulic oil filter must be
replaced on schedule with a 10 micron filter– Finn part number #021618. When replacing the hydraulic oil
filter be sure to lubricate the rubber gasket on the replacement filter. The hydraulic system relief is factory
set at 3000 psi.
USING CYLINDER LOCK:
WARNING: Normal maintenance should be done with the lift arms low-
ered. If any maintenance or repairs have to be done that
require the lift arms to be in the raised position, the cylinder
lock must be used.