Replacing the Hydraulic
Filters
Important:
Do not substitute an automotive oil
filter; otherwise, severe hydraulic system damage
may occur.
1.
Park the machine on a level surface, engage the
parking brake, and lower the loader arms.
2.
Shut off the engine and remove the key.
3.
Raise the loader arms and install the cylinder
locks.
4.
Remove the front cover; refer to
Front Cover (page 32)
.
5.
Place a drain pan under the front filter and
replace the filter (
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6.
Clean up any spilled fluid.
7.
Open the rear access cover; refer to
the Rear-Access Cover (page 31)
8.
Remove the rear screen; refer to
Rear Screen (page 31)
.
9.
Place a drain pan under the rear filter and
replace the filter (
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Figure 81
10.
Clean up any spilled fluid.
11.
Start the engine and let it run for about 2 minutes
to purge air from the system.
12.
Shut off the engine and check for leaks.
13.
Check the fluid level in the hydraulic tank; refer
to
Checking the Hydraulic-Fluid Level (page
and add fluid to raise the level to mark on
dipstick.
Important:
Do not overfill the tank.
14.
Install the front cover.
15.
Install the rear screen and tighten the knobs and
bolts to secure it.
16.
Close the rear-access cover and install the
fastener to secure it.
17.
Remove and store the cylinder locks and lower
the loader arms.
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