Minuteman SW5X PB40PH, Instruction Manual

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6.10.1 Check Hydraulic Fluid Level
- Turn engine off and pull key.
- Secure machine by engaging par-
king brake.
- Open seat hood.
- Unscrew cap with dipstick
(Fig. 27/1)
- Wipe dipstick by means of cloth
- Screw cap until stop
- Unscrew cap with dipstick and
check hydraulic fluid level, refill if
required
6.10.2 Refill Hydraulic Fluid
- Unscrew cap with dipstick and
check hydraulic fluid level accor-
ding to paragraph 6.10.1.
- Use appropriate oil-resistant reci-
pient with mouth or funnel for refil-
ling
- Proceed to check of fluid level after
refilling
Hydraulic fluid filter
1 Filler neck
2 Hydraulic oil filter
- Filling is sufficient if the bottom end
of the dipstick immerges into the
fluid for approx. 0.2 in. (5mm).
6.10.3 Change Hydraulic Fluid Filter
The hydraulic fluid filter is located in
the pump line and equipped with a
bypass valve in order to guarantee
fluid supply of the travel drive assem-
bly even if the fluid filter is soiled.
Change the fluid filter after the first
100 hours of operation.
- Turn hydraulic fluid filter (Fig. 27/2)
counter-clockwise to loosen it and
unscrew
- Before screwing new filter, fill it
with oil
- Ride the machine a short distance
- Refill sufficient hydraulic fluid
- Check fluid filling level
Hydraulic fluid: Mobil DTE 15 M
or a fluid of similar quality.
Maintenance/Service
Fig.27
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