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MAINTENANCE
Hydraulic/Hydrostatic System
Removing And Replacing Hydraulic/Hydrostatic Fluid
Change the hydraulic/hydrostatic fluid at the intervals
outlined in the Periodic Maintenance Chart beginning
on page 73.
Replace the fluid if it becomes contaminated or after
major repair.
Always replace the hydraulic / hydrostatic filters
whenever the hydraulic fluid is replaced.
1. Move the gear selector lever to Park and stop the
engine. See page 40.
2. Raise the cargo box. See page 57.
3. Remove the clamp and the hose from the gear
pump fitting and drain the hydraulic fluid into a
container.
4. Thoroughly clean the area around the fill cap.
5. Slowly loosen the fill / breather cap to relieve
hydraulic system pressure in the tank. Remove the
fill / breather cap.
6. Remove and clean the hydraulic fill screen. Use
low air pressure to clean the screen.
7. Remove the hydraulic filter. see page 93. Install a
new filter.
8. Dispose of the used fluid in an environmentally
safe manner.
9. Install the fill screen and fill to the proper level.
See Page 94.
10. Install and tighten the fill / breather cap.
11. Lower the cargo box. See page 57.
WARNING! Always clean up spilled fuel or oil. Keep heat,
flames, sparks or lighted tobacco away from fuel and oil.
Failure to use care around, combustibles can cause
explosion or fire.
12. Start the engine and operate the hydraulic controls. If any hydraulic function operation is
not smooth, this may indicate that air is trapped in the hydraulic system. Continue to
operate all the hydraulic functions until operation is smooth.
13. Stop the engine and check for leaks.
14. Check fluid level and add as needed.
Hose
Clamp
Fill Cap
Fill Screen