Hydraulic System Refer to the Maintenance Interval Chart (page 115) for service intervals. Refer to the Replacement Parts chart (page 74) for filter part numbers.
WARNING
Before servicing the hydraulic system, be sure the lift arm is lowered.
Checking Hydraulic Oil Level Inside the engine compartment, the loader has a sight gauge located at the back wall of the skid-steer loader engine compartment (Figure 17). Check the fluid level with the lift arm lowered and the attachment bracket on the ground. Add hydraulic oil as required in the hydraulic oil fill tube. Oil should fil1 1/2 to 3/4 of the sight gauge, leaving a small amount of visible light at the top to ensure the tank is not over full. Refer to the Lubrication chart (page 79). Replace the fill cap.
Figure 17 Sight Gauge and Fill Tube
Changing Hydraulic Oil Filter The hydraulic filter element is located to the right of the radiator/cooler, against the side of the chassis. To change the hydraulic filter element: 1. Park the loader on a level surface. Shut off the engine and remove the key. 2. Open the reservoir drain plug located behind the right rear tire (Figure 19). 3. Drain the oil to a level below the point where the filter attaches to the reservoir. Note: Unbolt the water separator from the chassis for greater access to the hydraulic filter, if needed.
Figure 18 Hydraulic Oil Filter Location
4. Replace the reservoir drain plug. 5. Clean any dirt/debris off the surface of the filter housing.
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