MacDon TM100, Manual

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Figure 6.14: Oil Reservoir Filler Cap
4. Clean any dirt or debris from filler cap (A).
5. Loosen and remove filler cap (A) by turning it
counterclockwise.
6. Add warm oil (approximately 21°C [70°F]) and fill to the
required level. Refer to the inside back cover for oil type
and specification.
IMPORTANT:
Warm oil will flow through the screen better than cold oil.
Do
NOT remove the screen.
7. Reinstall filler cap (A).
8. Recheck the oil level. For instructions, refer to 6.4.1
Checking Oil Level in Hydraulic Reservoir, page 109 .
6.4.3 Changing Oil in Hydraulic Reservoir
Change the hydraulic oil in the reservoir every 1000 hours 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.
1. Engage the header to warm up the oil.
2. Shut down the engine, and remove the key from the ignition.
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B
Figure 6.15: Hydraulic Reservoir
3. Place a suitably sized container (at least 20 liters
[5 US gallons]) under a funnel and drain hose. Secure the
funnel under the tank
’
s drain port (A).
4. Remove oil drain plug (A) and allow the oil to drain.
5. Replace oil drain plug (A) when the reservoir is empty.
6. If required, change the oil filter. For instructions, refer to
6.4.4 Changing Oil Filter, page 110 .
7. Add approximately 12 liters (3.17 US gallons) of oil to the
reservoir. For instructions, refer to
6.4.2 Adding Oil to
Hydraulic Reservoir, page 109 .
6.4.4 Changing Oil Filter
Change the oil filter after the first 50 hours of operation and every 250 hours thereafter.
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.
MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING