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[3] REPLACEMENT OF HYDRAULIC OIL RETURN FILTER CARTRIDGE
• Various parts are at elevated temperatures immediately after stopping the engine
operation. Do not replace the elements immediately. Wait until the oil is cooled.
• The oil may spurt out when the filler cap of the hydraulic oil tank is removed.
To relieve the internal pressure, slowly turn the oil inlet cap.
• Refer to the description under "MAINTENANCE 7.1 USE OF FUEL AND LUBRICATING
OIL ACCORDING TO TEMPERATURES” for the oil to be used.
• After replacing the filter elements of hydraulic oil, do not start the engine for a while
until piping and hydraulic equipment are filled with the oil.
• Prepare a container to receive spent oil.
• Have a filter wrench available.
1. Retract the hook block in the simplified retracting
recess and set the Machine to the "travelling posture"
as shown in the sketch on the right.
2. Loosen the bolts to remove the cover (1) on top of the
hydraulic oil tank.
3. Remove the cap of oil inlet (F) to relieve the internal
pressure.
4. Open the cover on the left side and insert the rod in
the groove to fix it.
5. Using the filter wrench, turn the filter (2)
counterclockwise to remove it.