Maintenance
45
Hydraulic
System
Checking the Hydraulic Fluid
Check the hydraulic fluid level:
• Before engine is first started.
• After first 8 operating hours.
• After 25 operating hours.
Fluid Type: Mobil 1 15W–50 synthetic motor oil.
IMPORTANT: Use only oil specified. Other
fluids could cause system damage.
System Capacity: 2.1 qt. (2.0 l)
1. Position machine on a level surface and stop the
engine and set the parking brake.
2. Clean area around filler neck of hydraulic tank
(Fig. 41).
3. Remove cap from filler neck and look inside to
check fluid level. Fluid level should be above the
baffle inside the tank (Fig. 41).
4. If level is low, add fluid to raise level to above
the baffle (Fig. 41).
5. Install cap on filler neck.
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Figure 41
1. Cap
2. Baffle
3. Fluid
level-Full
POTENTIAL
HAZARD
• Hydraulic fluid escaping under pressure
can penetrate skin and cause injury.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
• Fluid accidentally injected into the skin
must be surgically removed within a few
hours by a doctor familiar with this form of
injury or gangrene may result.
HOW TO AV
OID THE HAZARD
• Keep body and hands away from pin hole
leaks or nozzles that eject high pressure
hydraulic fluid.
• Use cardboard or paper to find hydraulic
leaks.
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