MERLO P25.6, Instruction Manual

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6 - ORDINARY MAINTENANCE
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After filling the system, bleed air from it by following the instructions below:
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turn starting key (8) to "ON" position for max. 10 seconds.
- wait 2 minutes to bleed air completely from the system.
- repeat the machine start procedure for two times
- reconnect electrical contacts (F) and start the engine, letting it idle for about 5 minutes with the vehicle standing still.
WARNING! Oil change in the hydrostatic transmission shall be performed by skilled and qualified personnel.
Only use the hydrostatic oli indicated in the "OIL TABLE" in chapter STICKERS WITH CONTROL DESCRIPTIONS -
LEAFLETS IN THE CABIN. Check oil level in the tank quite frequently and, if necessary, top it up.
• HYDRAULIC OIL
To properly carry out the hydraulic system oil replacement, follow the instructions below:
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Fully retract and lower the telescopic boom
- Stop the machine diesel engine
- Remove filling cap "B"
- Extract and clean the magnets
- Remove discharge cap "C" and empty the hydraulic oil into an appropriate container
- Close back discharge cap "A"
- Pour some new hydraulic oil through filling cap "B"; only use the hydraulic oil indicated in the "OIL TABLE" in chapter
"STICKERS WITH CONTROL DESCRIPTIONS - LEAFLETS IN THE CABIN"
- Check that the level of the hydraulic oil poured into the system is about 5 mm from indicator glass "A". Close back filling cap
"B".
The system total capacity is 70 l (18 gal)