1. Disengage the PTO and set the parking brake.
2. Stop the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop
before leaving the operating position.
3. Remove hydraulic reservoir cap.
4. Locate the front hydraulic hose under the hydraulic
tank and place drain pan under the tank (Figure 75).
5. Loosen the hose clamp and move it down the hose.
6. Remove the front hydraulic hose and allow the fluid
to run out of the tank.
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Figure 75
1.
Hydraulic tank
3.
Front hydraulic hose
2.
Hydraulic filter
7. Change the hydraulic filter. Refer to Replacing the
Hydraulic Filter.
8. Connect the hydraulic hose under the tank.
9. Add fluid to the tank until it reaches the cold baffle
of the tank.
Important:
Use oil specified or equivalent.
Other fluids could cause system damage.
10. Install the hydraulic tank cap.
11. Start engine and let run for about two minutes to
purge air from the system. Stop the engine and
check for leaks. If one or both wheels will not drive,
refer to Bleeding Hydraulic System.
12. Check the level of the fluid and add fluid, if required.
Do not overfill.
Replacing the Hydraulic Filter
Service Interval:
After the first 8 hours
WARNING
Hot hydraulic fluid can cause severe burns.
Allow the hydraulic fluid to cool before performing
any maintenance to the hydraulic system.
1. Disengage the PTO and set the parking brake.
2. Stop the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop
before leaving the operating position.
Important:
Do not substitute automotive oil
filter or severe hydraulic system damage may
result.
3. Locate the filter and place drain pan under filter
(Figure 76).
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Figure 76
1.
Hydraulic tank
2.
Hydraulic filter
4. Remove the old filter and wipe the filter adapter
gasket surface clean (Figure 77).
5. Apply a thin coat hydraulic fluid to the rubber gasket
on the replacement filter.
6. Install replacement hydraulic filter onto the filter
adapter. Turn the oil filter clockwise until the rubber
gasket contacts the filter adapter, then tighten the
filter an additional 1/2 turn (Figure 77).
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