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BXTR6438
5.5 Maintenance
By following a careful service and maintenance pro
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gram for your machine, you will enjoy many years
of trouble-free operation.
Put the machine in
safe condition
before working
on this machine,
•
shut off the engine.
• ensure all components have stopped moving.
• remove and pocket the ignition key.
• disconnect the battery.
• block and chock the wheels.
5.5.1 Kohler CH980 38HP Engine
For periodic service, review your engines
instruction manual for specific instructions /
requirements for:
• Oil
•
Oil filter
• Air cleaner
•
Fuel filter
• Fuel lines
In order to make the process of changing oil easier
an oil drain extension has been added and is located
at the rear of the machine.
5.5.2 Hydraulic Oil Fill
The BXTR6438 hydraulic tank is located next to
the fuel tank and is equipped with a site glass that
shows the level of the oil in the tank. (located just
above the tool box lid)
Hydraulic oil level should be checked daily, and the
quality of the oil should be inspected every 50 hr. If
the oil is dirty or smells burnt, it should be replaced.
For optimum performance, the filter should be
changed every 100 hr, and the hydraulic oil should
be changed every 500 hr or once a year.
1.
Allow the engine and muffler to cool.
2.
Clean area around fill cap and remove cap.
3.
Using a clean funnel, fill the tank according to
the oil level gauge:
•
When filling the tank with oil, the window of
the site glass will also fill with oil as the level
gets higher in the tank.
•
Never fill the oil tank above the
site glass.
• Do not run the machine with the oil level below
the
site glass.
• Reservoir Capacity 30 L. (7 US Gal.)
• Use Dexron III hydraulic oil for all operating
conditions.
4.
Install fill cap securely and wipe up any spilled
oil.
Check levels after changing filters or servicing hy-
draulic components.
Hydraulic Oil Level
Hydraulic Site Glass
Engine Oil Drain
Location
