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Maintenance
250 HOUR MAIN SERVICE
Oil filters of the transmission and
of the steering and power lift circu-
its
Thefollowing operationsforthetransmissionoil filters
mustbecarriedoutnotonlyattheprescribedintervals,
butalsowhenevertheindicatorlightsontheinstrument
panelcomeon.
Warning lights for transmission and hydraulic cir-
cuit oil filter blockage.
1-Fixedlight:Orange warning light for blockage of the
oil filter of transmission and hydraulic circuit. The filter
is mounted on the intake part of the hydraulic pumps.
2 - Fixed light: Red warning light for low pressure in
transmission hydraulic circuit.Awarningbuzzerwill
startoperatingwhenthislightcomesonduringwork.
Inthiscase,askyourDealer’sspecializedworkshop
forhelp.
Oil filter of the transmission, stee-
ring and power lift circuit, mounted
on the intake part of the hydraulic
pumps
WARNING: Clean thefilter on the intake part of the
hydraulic pumps of the steering and power lift cir-
cuits after the first 50 hours. Following this, it should
be cleaned after every 250 hours service.
1. Loosenthescrews(1)andremovethecover(3)of
theintakefilter(2).
2. Removethefiltercartridge(2)andwashitina
suitablesolvent.Besuretoremoveanymetallic
fragmentsfromthefiltercoverandhousing.
NOTE: Replace the cartridge if damaged or excessive-
lyclogged.
3. Cleanandfitthefiltercover.
4. Checktheoillevel.Topupifnecessarywithoilof
theprescribedtype.
NOTE: After you have fitted the filter, allow the engine
to run and make sure that there are no leaks. Check the
oil level and top up if necessary.
NOTE: Use the oil indicated in the Lubricants and Fuels
chart.
NOTE: Make sure that the hydraulic equipment con-
nected to the tractor’s hydraulic circuit uses the same
type of oil. Use of different types of oil could damage
the hydraulic circuit.
WARNING: Always use specific personal safety devices
for each operation. Beware of burns caused by hot
tractor parts. [4.1.n]
NOTE: When oil is cold, the red indicator might point
out that the filter is clogged. Wait for the oil to heat to
normal operation temperature: change the filter if the in-
dicator is still lit, otherwise no replacement is required.