Vaderstad RAPID RD F Series, Instructions Manual

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Maintenance and service
88 Ver.07/06/01 07/06/01
5.19 PTO driven hydraulic fan, mftg. no. 10 950-
The fan has an inherent oil system with a special oil and a separate filter. The system has a capacity
of approx. 40 liters of oil (SHS 46 quality).
During maintenance work, always pay attention that the oil does not become contaminated.
The service life of the system entirely depends on the quality of the oil both in terms of cleanliness
and its condition.
5.19.1 Filling up oil
Fill up oil to just under 1/4 of the top of inspection window.
! Carefully clean the area around the lid (A) and the open the lid.
! Fill up oil to about 3/4 of the inspection window.
! Replace the lid and tighten by hand.
! In order to bleed the system and to clean the filled-up oil as well, operate the fan while keeping
the tractor at idle for a couple of minutes (see below).
5.19.2 Oil and oil filter replacement
Figure 5.27
Replacement interval: 200 hours or 2 years.
! Drain the system by disconnecting the suction hose (B) from the pump and opening the cock
(C).
! Disassemble the oil filter (D) by undoing the lid (E) and spring (F).
! Assemble the suction hose anew. To prevent air from entering the system, tighten securely.
! Close the cock (C).
! Fit the new filter and tighten the lid by hand.
! Fill up the tank to the upper edge of the inspection window.
! Allow the system to fill up by starting the fan and keeping the tractor at idle.Refill to 3/4 of the
inspection window, and then restart and let the tractor idle. Bleed the system as explained be-
low.
E
F
D
B
A
C