MacDon M105 - Checking and Filling Hydraulic Oil

MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING
WARNING
• U se a piece of cardboard or paper to search
for leaks.
• If ANY fluid is injected into the skin, it must
be surgically removed within a few hours by a
Doctor familiar with this type of injury or gangrene
may result.
Figure 5.174: Checking Hydraulic Leaks
IMPORTANT
:
Foreign m
aterial such as dirt, dust, and water is the major cause of trouble in the hydraulic system.
If hydrau
lic system components m ust be disconnected for service, protect the ends of hoses, tubing, and
ports of c
omponents from contamination with clean, lint-free towels, or clean plastic bags.
Before in
stalling any repla cement hose, flush the inside with unused diesel fuel or unused commercial
petrole
um cleaning solvent for ten seconds minimum. Do NOT use water, water soluble cleaners, or
compres
sed air.
The hydr
aulic system components are built to very close tolerances and have been adjusted at the factory.
Do NOT at
tempt to service these components except to maintain proper oil level, change oil and filters , and
to ad ju
st relief pressures as described in this manual.
See you
r MacDon Dealer for all other service.
Checking and Filling Hydraulic Oil
Follow these steps to check and fill the hydraulic oil:
DANGER
Stop engine and remove key from ignition before leaving operator's seat for any reason. A child or even a
pet could engage an idling machine.
1. Park windrower on level ground and lower header and
reel so that lift cylinders are fully retracted .
2. Stop the engine and remove the key.
3. Open the hood. Refer to 5.4.1OpeningHood(Lower
Position), page 202.
NOTE:
A sight glass is provided under the hood on the right
side of the tank. It indicates oil level and signs of
contamination. No oil in the sight glass indicates oil level
is below the add mark on the dipstick.
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