Operation & Maintenance Manual──LG958L/LG959 Wheel Loader
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z Loosen the oil releasing spherical valve on the oil tank bottom to drain the oil to the container.
Open the oil inlet cover at the same time to fasten the draining process.
z Disassemble the flange cover of the oil box bottom. Clean the oil tank inside, the oil inlet port,
the oil recycle port and the oil recycle elements. If the elements are broken, please replace with a
new one.
z Tighten the flange cover and oil releasing spherical valve again.
z Add oil to the oil inlet port at the top of the oil box, until the oil level reaches the middle value of
the indicator. Tighten the oil inlet port cover. Never add oil directly to the oil tank without oil
filter elements.
z Start engine, raise and lower lift arm, tilt the bucket forward and backward and turn left and right
to the extreme position 2~3 times to let the hydraulic oil fill the cylinders and pipes sufficiently.
And run the engine in the idle status for 5 minutes to release the air in the system.
z Shut the engine. Check the oil level. Add oil when it is not enough.
3.7 Long-Time Storage
3.7.1 Before Storage
When putting the machine in storage for a long time, be sure to do as follows:
z After every part is washed and dried, house the machine in a dry building. Never leave it
outdoors.
If the machine must be outdoors, park it on well-drained concrete and cover it with canvas.
z Add lubricant grease and change hydraulic oil before storage.
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! WARNING
The temperature of hydraulic oil may be high, so wear
protective clothes, and operate carefully to prevent injury.