LUBRICATION/FILTERS/FLUIDS
Oil Level Template Name: OM_1_col Template Date: 1994_04_29
Check the oil level of the hydraulic reservoir every 50 hours of operation. To check the oil level do the following: 1. Park the machine on a level surface and lower the loader bucket to the ground.
FILLER CAP FLUID LEVEL SIGHT GAUGE
2. Make sure that the engine is stopped.
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3. Check the oil level in the sight gauge. If the oil is cold, the level is correct when you see oil in the lower 1/4 of the sight gauge. If the oil is at operating temperature, 50˚C (120˚F) the oil level must be in the upper 1/4 of the sight gauge. Do not overfill (see Hydraulic System in this manual for the correct oil).
A27178 B. Remove the air from the reservoir by slowly removing the reservoir filler cap. C. After you have added oil to the reservoir, inspect the seal on the reservoir filler cap. Replace the seal if damaged. D. I n s t a l l t h e f i l l e r c a p a n d h a n d tighten.
4. When adding oil to the reservoir: A. Clean the area around the filler cap.
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Procedure to Check the Condition of the Hydraulic Filters 1. S t a r t t h e e n g i n e a n d i n c r e a s e t h e temperature of the hydraulic oil to operating temperature of 50˚C (120˚F).
2. Increase the engine speed to full throttle. If the warning lamp for the hydraulic oil filters illuminates, replace both filters.
To increase the temperature of the hydraulic oil do the following: A. Roll back the loader bucket and hold the control lever in the ROLLBACK position for 15 seconds. B. After 15 seconds, move the control lever to the HOLD position.
HYDRAULIC OIL FILTER INDICATOR LAMP
C. Repeat this procedure until the side of the hydraulic reservoir feels very warm. 114
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