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START-UP PROCEDURE 2.8
The following start-up procedure should always be
adhered to when starting up a new installation or when
restarting after pump repairs have been made.
1 Fill the hydraulic oil reservoir to the proper level.
( fig. C5006 )
2 Check inlet and pressure hose fittings for proper
tightness prior to starting.
4 The pump must be filled prior to start-up with fil-
tered oil. Fill the pump by pouring oil into the case drain
port. (fig. C5207)
5 Have an assistant pull out on manual stop rod to pre-
vent engine from starting.. (fig. C5085)
6 Turn the engine over by engaging the starter. Repeat
this step, turning the engine over in 15 second interval, 5
or 6 times. This will fill the rest of the hydraulic hoses.
7 Release ther stop rod.
8 Start the engine and let idle at lowest possible set-
ting.
9 Check for leaks and make adjustments as required.
Do not use your hands to check for leaks while the engine
is operating.
10 Replenish the hydraulic oil reservoir as required.
11 Start the engine and increase the rpm to half throttle.
Bring the hydraulic fluid up to operating temperature and
make control adjustments as outlined in Section 4.
WARNING
This start-up procedure must be made with the
loader securely raised off the ground.
WARNING
Use caution when dealing with hydraulic fluid under
pressure. Escaping fluid under pressure can pene-
trate the skin and cause serious injury.
C5000
C5085
C5006
Reservoir filler cap
Reservoir sight gauge
Case drain port
C5207
Manual stop rod

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