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Maintenance
5
Line Filter and Suction Filter
• Burn hazard; pay special attention when handling the hydraulic fluid. Hot fluid
may cause burns.
1. Remove the right side panel (Page 35).
2. Drain HST fluid. (Above, "Changing")
3. Remove the line filter cartridge with an oil
filter wrench.
4. Have a new line filter cartridge. Apply clean
hydraulic fluid (oil) on the cartridge oil seal
evenly.
5. Screw in the new line filter cartridge. Tighten
it by hand until the cartridge is firmly in place.
6. Fill HST fluid.
7. Start the engine and engage the clutch to
circulate the fluid. Watch for a leak.
8. Install the right side panel. (Page 35)
3570M-0507-040E
Line Filter Cartridge
3570M-0507-030E
Drain Plug
1. Have an appropriate oil drain pan.
2. Lift the bucket and hold the bucket with the
safety prop. (Page 26) Lock the dump lever
with lock plate.
3. Remove the drain plug to drain fluid.
4. Wipe the drain plug and drain hole clean.
Put the drain plug back in place. Tighten it
securely.
5. Open the filler cap to fill fluid. Put the filler
cap back in place.
6. Undo the safety prop and lower the bucket.
7. Start the engine and engage the clutch to
circulate the fluid.
8. Inspect the fluid level.
Changing
Changing Line Filter