Changing the Hydraulic Fluid
Service Interval:
Every 800 hours/Yearly (whichever
comes first)
Important:
If the fluid becomes contaminated,
contact your Authorized Service Dealer, because
the system must be flushed. Contaminated fluid
looks milky or black when compared to clean oil.
Important:
Use of any other filter may void the
warranty on some components.
1.
Move the machine to a level surface, shut off
the engine, and remove the key.
2.
Open the front hood.
3.
Raise the machine using proper equipment.
WARNING
Raising the rear of the machine relying
solely on mechanical or hydraulic jacks
could be dangerous. The mechanical
or hydraulic jacks may not be enough
support or may malfunction allowing the
machine to fall, which could cause injury
or death.
•
Do not
rely solely on mechanical or
hydraulic jacks for support.
•
Use adequate jack stands or
equivalent support.
4.
Place a large draining container under the
hydraulic fluid tank.
5.
Remove the drain plug from the bottom of the
tank (
).
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6.
Clean the threads on the drain plug and apply 3
layers of PTFE sealing tape.
7.
Drain the hydraulic fluid into the container.
Important:
The capacity of the
hydraulic-fluid tank is 102 L (27 US
gallons), so ensure that you have a container
of at least 114 L (30 US gallons).
8.
Install the drain plug when the hydraulic fluid
stops draining.
9.
Clean the area around the filter mounting areas.
10.
Place a drain pan under the filter and remove
the filter (
).
11.
Lubricate the filter gasket of each new filter and
fill them with hydraulic fluid.
12.
Screw the filters on until the gaskets contact
the mounting plates; then tighten the filter an
additional 1/2 turn.
13.
Fill the reservoir with hydraulic fluid.
Important:
Use only the hydraulic fluids
specified. Other fluids could cause system
damage.
14.
Install the reservoir cap.
15.
Start the engine and use all of the hydraulic
controls to distribute hydraulic fluid throughout
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