Maintenance
16K PLUS October 2019 6-5
Hydraulic Pressure Relief
IMPORTANT! RELIEVING HYDRAULIC PRESSURE FROM LINES
Repairs to hoses and cylinders will usually require disconnecting a tting connection. Fittings should not be
disconnected until the pressure in the hydraulic circuit has been relieved. Follow this procedure to relieve pressure
in the hydraulic lines.
WARNING: Hydraulic fluid escaping under pressure can easily penetrate skin.
Openings in the skin and minor cuts are susceptible to infection from hydraulic fluid.
If injured by escaping hydraulic fluid, see a doctor at once. Without immediate medical
treatment, serious infection and allergic reaction can occur.
WARNING: Always wear eye protection and proper protective clothing while performing
maintenance on the Bale Runner. Protective clothing includes but is not limited to;
heavy pants and shirt, steel toed boots, and gloves.
WARNING: When working with hydraulic fluid you should wear rubber gloves to prevent
oil from getting in cuts and scratches in your skin and causing infections or allergic
reactions.
WARNING: Be sure the loader is resting on the hitch or lowered to its lowest position.
When the fluid is released from the system it will allow any part to lower uncontrollably
to its lowest position.
1. Park the tractor and Bale Runner on level ground, place the transmission in park, set the parking brake, turn
off the tractor, and remove the key. When the tractor is off, move each of the hydraulic levers forward and back
approximately four times.
2. Uncouple the hoses from the tractor. Slowly unscrew the male hydraulic tips on the ends of the stacker hydraulic
hoses, turning them 1/8 th of a turn at a time watching for oil to start leaking out.
3. Use a bucket to catch leaking hydraulic uid.
4. Crack the hydraulic lines to the loader cylinders as they can have oil under pressure caught by the load check
valve.
Warning
HIGH-PRESSURE FLUID HAZARD
To prevent serious injury or death:
• Relieve pressure on hydraulic system before servicing or
disconnecting hoses.
• Wear proper hand and eye protection when searching for
leaks. Use wood or cardboard instead of hands.
• Keep all components in good repair.
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