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Please be aware that hoses and fittings can be become very
hot from heavy use and should be checked with caution. Place
your hand near the connection to sense for heat before
touching the connection. If the area is hot you should allow it
to cool down before touching any heated connections.
Hydraulic pumps and control valves operate with minute
clearances (tolerances.) Grit, grime and dirt pushed through
these openings can eventually wear the surfaces and damage
the system.
Clean hydraulic oil must be used. The fill area and
connections must be kept clean as well. Dirt is
the greatest source of hydraulic system damage.
Filter Element Replacement
Remove the top cover on the filter body and
using the handle on top of the filter remove this
from the filter body. To replace this, reverse the
removal process.
Looking after the hydraulic oil is very important. This
keeps the oil free from contamination and will
reduce the need to change the oil.
If you need to change the oil you can drain the oil through the
feed pipe to the pump. Remove the pipe from the pump and
drain the oil into a suitable container. If you are replacing the
oil then you will also need to replace the filter element.
Replace the filter before refilling the oil tank. Check the oil
level once the machine has been run and top up as required.
