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To drain the hydraulic fluid
:
1. Read the hydraulic safety instructions on page 6 before continuing.
2. With your drain pan in place, remove the drain plug.
3. Replace the drain plug after the hydraulic tank is completely drained.
To clean the tank screen
:
1. Remove the access plate on top of the hydraulic tank.
2. Remove the tank screen, clean it with solvent and compressed air, and allow it to dry.
3. Re-install the tank screen after you clean the bottom of the tank.
To clean the bottom of the tank
:
1. Use a lint free rag to wipe up and remove the sludge from the bottom of the tank.
2. Use clean hydraulic fluid on a clean rag to clean additional contaminants from bottom and sides of the
tank.
To fill the tank with new fluid
:
1. Make sure that you have re-installed the tank screen, that the drain plug is tight, and that you have
replaced the access plate on top of the tank.
2. Using an ISO VG 46 fill the tank until the sight window is 2/3 full or the fluid level is at the 60°C mark
on the sight window thermometer.
Note—This will take approximately 13.5 gallons.