LUBRICATION
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You can avoid fuel deterioration problems by draining the
fuel tank and carburetor.
The fuel tank flow/drain plug is located near the bottom
of the fuel tank, accessible from beneath the machine.
1. Disconnect the fuel line to the engine, and drain the
fuel tank into an approved gasoline container.
2. Open the engine access hood.
3. Loosen the carburetor drain screw, and drain the
carburetor into an approved gasoline container.
After draining is completed, tighten the carburetor
drain screw.
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HYDRAULIC OIL SYSTEM
Hydraulic Oil Level
Check the hydraulic reservoir oil level every 10 hours of
operation or one time each day, whichever occurs first.
1. Park the machine on a level surface and put all
attachments in the TRANSPORT position.
2. Stop the engine and remove the key.
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3. Remove the fill tube cap and dipstick (1). Check the
oil level. The oil level must be between the FULL
and ADD marks. If the oil level is below the ADD
mark, add oil to raise the oil level up to the FULL
mark.
4. If you must add oil to the hydraulic reservoir, clean
the area around the filler cap (1), and remove from
the filler tube. Add oil and reinstall filler cap. See
LUBRICANT SPECIFICATIONS in this manual for the
correct type of oil
Hydraulic Return Line Filter
Change the return line filter every 500 hours of operation.
The hydraulic return filter is located behind the hydraulic
access cover below the control panel. To change the
hydraulic filter follow these steps:
1. Remove the hydraulic access cover (1).
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2. Turn the hydraulic return line filter (2)
counterclockwise and remove the filter. Discard
filter.
NOTE:
When the filter is removed the entire reservoir will
drain unless a vacuum pump is used to hold fluid.
3. Apply a thin layer of clean grease or engine oil to the
O-ring of the new filter.
WARNING:
Fluid under pressure can pierce
skin and cause injury or death. Stay away.
WARNING:
Shut off engine and remove key
before performing maintenance or repair work.
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