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Figure 55
1. Hydraulic reservoir
3. Fill reservoir with approximately 7.5 qt. of Dexron IIl
ATF. Refer to Checking Hydraulic Fluid.
4. Start engine and operate to fill hydraulic system.
Recheck oil level and replenish, if required.
Important
Use only hydraulic fluids specified. Other
fluids could cause system damage.
Replacing Hydraulic Filter
Initially, replace the hydraulic filter after 10 operating
hours, thereafter, replace filter every 800 hours.
Important
Use of any other filter may void the
warranty on some components.
1. Position vehicle on a level surface, stop engine, engage
the parking brake and remove key from ignition switch.
2. Clean area around filter mounting area. Place drain pan
under filter and remove filter.
3. Lubricate new filter gasket.
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Figure 56
1. Hydraulic filter
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2. Drain plug
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2. Gasket
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4. Assure filter mounting area is clean. Screw filter on
until gasket contacts mounting plate. Then tighten filter
one–half turn.
5. Start engine and let run for about two minutes to purge
air from the system. Stop the engine and check the
hydraulic oil level and for leaks.
Cleaning Hydraulic Strainer
Clean hydraulic strainer every 800 hours.
1. Position the vehicle on a level surface, stop engine,
engage the parking brake and remove key from ignition
switch.
2. Remove drain plug (Fig. 58) from side of reservoir and
let hydraulic fluid flow into drain pan.
3. Note orientation of hydraulic hose and 90_ fitting
connected to strainer on side of reservoir. Remove
hydraulic hose and 90 degree fitting.
4. Remove strainer and clean by back flushing with a
clean degreaser. Allow to air dry before reinstalling.
Figure 57
1. Hydraulic strainer
5. Reinstall strainer.
6. Reinstall hydraulic hose and 90 degree fitting to strainer
in same orientation.
7. Reinstall and tighten drain plug.
8. Fill reservoir with approximately 7.5 qt. of Dexron IIl
ATF. Refer to Checking Hydraulic Fluid.
Change Front Differential Oil
Four Wheel Drive Only
Change front differential oil every 800 hours.
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