American-Lincoln 1-37
MPV 60
SERVICE INSTRUCTIONS
P4506C FIGURE 37
P4506C/9702
ASSEMBLY
FILTER
ELEMENT
FILTER
GASKET
HAND
TIGHTEN
HYDRAULIC SYSTEM SERVICE-Cont.
TO CLEAN THE HYDRAULIC SUCTION STRAINER
Remove the hydraulic suction strainer after draining the hydraulic reservoir. The suction strainer is part of the
filter assembly located on the side of the hydraulic reservoir. It can be removed from the reservoir for replace-
ment.
1. Lift the seat deck to gain access to the suction strainer
2. Remove the hose connected to the suction strainer.
3. Turn the suction strainer counter clockwise to remove from the reservoir.
4. Use a compressed air line on the inside of the strainer to blow impurities out of the filter media. If a
compressed air line is unavailable, use new FORD type “F” Automotive Transmission Fluid to flush the
filter media.
5. Flush the interior of the hydraulic reservoir with clean fluid.
6. Apply sealant to threads of strainer and install.
7. Rotate strainer clockwise into the reservoir. Stop rotation when hand tight.
8. Install the hydraulic hose removed in step 2.
9. Apply sealant to threads of drain plug and install into the hydraulic tank and tighten.
10. Open the breather filler cap.
11. Fill reservoir with new FORD type “F” automotive transmission fluid. Initially fill the reservoir with 7
gallons of fluid. Run the machine a short period of time to allow air to escape from the system then
recheck the fluid level in the sight gauge and add fluid as necessary.
12. Close the breather filler cap.
13. Close the seat deck and engine cover.
TO REPLACE THE RETURN FILTER
ELEMENT
Replace the return filter element after approxi-
mately 250 hours of machine run time.
1. Unscrew the filter element from the filter as
sembly and discard.
2. Moisten the filter gasket of a new filter
element with hydraulic fluid.
3. Put filter element on the threaded nipple of
the filter assembly.
4. Turn the filter clockwise until it is hand
tight.
5. Wipe clean any hydraulic reservoir fluid
spills.
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