Operation
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Checking the oil level of the hydraulic system
Check the oil level in the sight glass (1). The oil level should be half
way up the sight glass. Carefully check the position of the hydraulic
cylinders before topping up the oil. For more information see the
"Topping up/changing the hydraulic oil" section (page 144).
Greasing the bucket bolts and bucket linkage bolts
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Start the engine (page 71).
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Position the arm and bucket as shown in the figure. See the
"Operating the controls during excavation work" section
(page 80).
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Stop the engine (page 72).
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Lubricate all greasing points (see figure to the right) – see the
"Recommended lubricants" section (page 159) – by injecting
grease until fresh grease emerges.
Operate the boom, arm, bucket and boom swing
mechanism so that all hydraulic cylinders are extended
half way. Lower the dozer onto the ground.
See the "Placing out of operation" section (page 97).
Wipe emerged grease off immediately and store dirty
cleaning cloths in the containers provided for disposal.
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