Suction Filter

Caution ・ Be careful to keep dirt, water, sand and all other foreign matter out of the tank. ・ When replacing the hydraulic oil, always replace with new oil.

Items to prepare •Wrench (17 mm) •Rag •Cleaning fluid

[1] Press the air breather button (1) on top of the hydraulic oil tank to release the pressure inside the tank.

[2] Use a wrench (17 mm) to remove the 6 bolts (2), and then remove the feed port cover (3). [3] Drain the oil from the hydraulic oil tank. (For details, see "Draining Oil from Hydraulic Oil

Tank".) [4] Remove the O-ring (4).

[5] Remove the suction filter (5).

[6] Clean the suction filter (5) with pure cleaning fluid, dry it well, and then inspect it. If there is any damage on the surface, replace the suction filter with a new one. •If the O-ring on the rear of the cover is worn or damaged, replace it. •The installation procedure is the reverse of the removal procedure. •Always replace the suction filter with a new one every 5000 hr. and when replacing the hydraulic oil.