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9�2�3 HYDRAULIC OIL DRAIN
The hydraulic tank may occasionally need to be
drained. The drain plug is located at the bottom of
the hydraulic tank. Follow this procedure to drain
the tank:
1.
Enure the machine is in
safe condition
(see 8.2)
2.
Allow the machine to cool before changing
the oil. Hot oil can cause burns if it contacts
exposed skin. It is best to change oil while the
machine is warm to keep the contaminants in
suspension.
3.
Have a drain pan ready than can hold
17.5 L (4.6
US Gal.)
4.
Clean area around drain and remove the bolt.
5.
Allow the oil to drain, then flush the tank.
6.
Replace the bolt, and refill the tank with
17.5 L
(4.6 US Gal.) of Dexron III hydraulic oil.
7.
Dispose of used oil in a environmentally
acceptable fashion.
9�2�4 HYDRAULIC OIL FILTER
The hydraulic filter needs to be changed at least
every 100 hours or annually. The filter is located
below the control panel. Follow this procedure to
change out the filter:
1.
Enure the machine is in
safe condition
(see 8.2)
2.
Allow the machine to cool before changing the
oil filter. Hot oil can cause burns if it contacts
exposed skin. Have a drain pan ready to catch
any dripping oil.
3.
Clean area around filter, then remove the filter.
4.
Apply a light coat of oil to the O ring and install
the replacement filter (AE-25). Snug up by hand
and then tighten 1/2 turn.
5.
Run the machine for 1-2 minutes while operating
hydraulics and check filter head for oil leaks.
6.
If leaks are found around the filter, tighten
slightly.
7.
Check hydraulic reservoir oil level. Top up as
required.
8.
Dispose of used oil filter in a environmentally
acceptable fashion.
Hydraulic Filter:
replace every 100
hrs or annually
Reservoir drain
plug
Hydraulic
Reservoir
IMPORTANT
Use care when draining the tank
to prevent spilling the contents
and contaminating the workplace.
