6.5.7. HYDRAULIC OIL LEVEL CHECK WARNING Add fuel or oil in a well-ventilated area. Before adding fuel or oil, stop the engine, keep away all sources of fire and do not smoke.. Wipe up spilled fuel or oil immediately. Tighten the caps on containers for fuel or oil securely.
Figure. Pump door
1. Park the machine on a hard and level ground.
2. Position the machine as follows to check hydraulic oil level:
Extend the bucket cylinder completely, and retract the arm cylinder completely.
Lower the boom to the ground completely.
Stop the engine.
Turn starter switch to ON position.
Move the left and right control levers in full course in all directions to relieve internal pressure in hydraulic circuits.
3. Open the pump door located at the right hand side of the machine. Hydraulic oil level gauge is located on the front wall of pump compartment. Check the hydraulic oil level through the gauge.
If the oil level is in the center of the gauge, it is correct.
If the level is low, open the cover of the hydraulic tank and add hydraulic oil.
Hydraulic oil Refer to "Chapter 6.2. Oil, Fuel, Coolant and Diesel Exhaust Fluid".
IMPORTANT Be careful not to refill the hydraulic oil above the correct level. If the current oil level exceeds the required oil level, the hydraulic oil may overflow or cause damage to the hydraulic circuit.
Figure. Position of hydraulic oil level gauge
Figure. Correct hydraulic oil level
Figure. Position of hydraulic oil tank
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