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DANGER
Never start or move the machine until you are sure that all bystanders have cleared the area.
4. With the pressurized cap off, start the engine and run at high idle for approximately 20 minutes or until the engine
temperature reaches 85°C (185°F).
5. Add coolant until the recovery tank is one-half full. Check the coolant level again. For instructions, refer to 5.7.5
Checking Engine Coolant Level, page 377.
6. Replace pressurized cap (A).
7. Close the hood. For instructions, refer to 5.3.2 Closing Hood, page 336.
5.13.2 Draining Hydraulic Oil
Hydraulic oil should be changed every 2000 hours of operation or 3 years, whichever comes first.
DANGER
To prevent injury or death from the unexpected start-up of the machine, always stop the engine and remove the key
from the ignition before leaving the operators seat for any reason.
CAUTION
If machine is running, oil may be hot. Burns can result from contact with hot oil. This procedure can be performed
when the oil is cold, but first run the machine to stir the oil up before draining.
1. Park the windrower on a level surface.
2. Shut down the engine, and remove the key from the ignition.
3. Open the hood. For instructions, refer to 5.3.1 Opening Hood, page 335.
4. Place a container (at least 65 liters [17 U.S. gallons] capacity) under drain at the bottom of the hydraulic reservoir to
collect the oil.
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Figure 5.143: Reservoir Plug
5. On the hydraulic oil tank, turn plug handle (A)
counterclockwise until loose, and then remove plug (this
will allow air to enter tank).
MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING

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