Figure 72
1. Hydraulic tank
2. Hydraulic filter
7. Change the hydraulic filter; refer to
Hydraulic Filter (page
8. Connect the hydraulic hose under the tank.
9. Add fluid to the tank until it reaches the cold baffle
of the tank.
Important: Use the specified oil or equivalent.
Other fluids could cause system damage.
10. Install the hydraulic-tank cap.
11. Start engine and let run for about 2 minutes to purge
air from the system.
12. Stop the engine and check for leaks.
Note: If one or both wheels will not drive, refer to
Bleeding the Hydraulic System (page
13. Check the level of the fluid and add fluid, if required.
Do not overfill.
3. Front hydraulic hose
Replacing the
50).
51).
Replacing the Hydraulic Filter
Service Interval: After the first 8 hours
Every 500 hours/Yearly (whichever comes first)
WARNING
Hot hydraulic fluid can cause severe burns.
Allow the hydraulic fluid to cool before performing
any maintenance to the hydraulic system.
1. Disengage the PTO and set the parking brake.
2. Stop the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop
before leaving the operating position.
Important: Do not substitute automotive oil filter,
or severe hydraulic system damage may result.
3. Locate the filter and place a drain pan under the filter
(Figure
73).
1. Hydraulic tank
4. Remove the old filter and wipe the filter-adapter gasket
surface clean
(Figure
5. Apply a thin coat hydraulic fluid to the rubber gasket
on the replacement filter.
6. Install replacement hydraulic filter onto the filter
adapter.
7. Turn the oil filter clockwise until the rubber gasket
contacts the filter adapter, and tighten the filter an
additional 1/2 turn
50
Figure 73
2. Hydraulic filter
74).
(Figure
74).