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ROUTINE MAINTENANCE
Function
The large tank, is used for storing and monitoring fuel. The smaller tank, is used for storing and monitoring the hydraulic oil.
Use
On the side and top of tanks is a sight gauge and ller cap. The gauges show you the amount of oil, or fuel, that is in the tank. Allow the machine
to cool down before adding hydraulic oil or fuel. Remove the ller cap slowly to relieve any pressure that may be built up.
When adding fuel, leave space in the tank for vapor to expand. A completely full tank could overow if exposed to a rise in air temperature. Screw
the ller cap back on and tighten until it seals.
On the top of the fuel tank is a fuel shut-off valve. Below the hydraulic tank, and behind the machine frame is the hydraulic oil shut-off valve. Close
these valves to avoid spilling fuel or oil during maintenance. Each tank has a lter. The hydraulic oil lter is located on the side of the hydraulic oil
tank. The fuel lter is locate in the engine enclosure. See your engine operator manual for more detail.
Over time hydraulic oil will create a sludge. This is a uid transformation where the oil will become thick and sticky, contaminating good oil if left in
the tank too long. The inspection cover allows access to the inside of the hydraulic oil tank for cleaning out the sludge deposits. To remove the
inspection cover, drain the tank, remove the bolts and washers, and remove the cover from the tank.
Maintenance
• Replace the fuel and oil lters every six months or as recommended by your engine operator manufacturer.
• Use only original manufacturer parts when replacing lters.
• Inspect and clean the inside of the hydraulic tank when sludge deposits accumulate.
DANGER
Exposing fuel to an ignition source such as a ame or
spark will result in explosion, re, serious injury or
death. Never smoke, light a ame or create a spark
around the fuel tank. Store the machine and extra fuel
away from ignition sources.
After use of the machine hydraulic oil becomes
extremely hot and is pressurized which will burn or
puncture the skin if not handled properly. Allow the
hydraulic oil to cool down and relieve built up pressure
before conducting maintenance, such as adding oil.
Safety
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