Checking the Hydraulic-Fluid
Level
Service Interval : Before each use or daily
1. Park the machine on a level surface.
2. Ensure that the hopper is fully lowered and level
and the cutting unit is lowered.
3. Disengage the PT O, engage the parking brake,
shut of f the engine, and remove the key .
4. Remove the dipstick from hydraulic tank and
wipe the dipstick with a clean cloth ( Figure 81 ).
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Figure 81
5. Insert the dipstick into the ll tube and thread
the dipstick cap onto the tube.
6. Remove the dipstick and check the uid level
( Figure 82 ).
The hydraulic uid level is normal when the uid
is indicated between the 2 marks in the dipstick.
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Figure 82
7. If the uid level is below the lower mark in the
dipstick, add the specied hydraulic uid into the
ll tube ( Figure 82 ) until you can see that the
uid level is between the 2 marks the dipstick.
Important: Do not ll the hydraulic tank
with hydraulic uid above the upper mark in
the dipstick.
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Figure 83
8. Thread the dipstick ll cap onto the ller tube.
Note: Do not tighten the cap with a wrench.
9. Check all hoses and ttings for leaks.
Changing the Hydraulic Fluid and
Filter
Service Interval : After the rst 100 hours —Replace
the hydraulic uid and lter .
Every 400 hours —Replace the hydraulic uid
and lter .
Hydraulic-reservoir capacity: approximately 6.7 L
(7.1 US qt)
1. Park the machine on a level surface.
2. Ensure that the hopper is fully lowered and level
and the cutting unit is raised.
3. Disengage the PT O, engage the parking brake,
shut of f the engine, and remove the key .
4. Place a pan under the hydraulic pump on the
right side to collect the hydraulic uid.
5. T o empty the hydraulic tank, remove the cover
and loosen the hydraulic hose on the side of the
hydraulic pump. ( Figure 84 ).
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