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3.
Lower the loader arms, chock the wheels, and
stop the engine. Remove the key.
POTENTIAL HAZARD
Components will be hot if the traction unit
has been running.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
Touching hot components can cause burns.
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
Allow the traction unit to cool before
performing maintenance or any touching
components.
4.
Place one end of a hose on the drain valve and
the other end in a pan.
5.
Open the drain valve by turning it
counterclockwise, pulling out as you turn it
(Fig. 20).
6.
When the oil has drained completely, close the
drain valve and remove the hose.
Note:
Dispose of the used oil at a certified
recycling center.
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Figure 20
1. Oil drain valve
7.
Remove the oil fill cap and slowly pour
approximately 80% of the specified amount of
oil in through the valve cover.
8.
Check the oil level; refer to Checking the Oil
Level, page 14.
9.
Slowly add additional oil to bring the level to the
F (full) mark on the dipstick.
10. Replace the fill cap.
Changing the Oil Filter
Replace the oil filter every 200 hours or every other
oil change.
Note:
1.
Drain the oil from the engine; refer to Changing
the Oil, page 28.
2.
Remove the old filter and wipe the filter adapter
(Fig. 21) gasket surface.
3.
Pour new oil of the proper type in through the
center hole of the filter. Stop pouring when the
oil reaches the bottom of the threads.
4.
Allow a minute or two for the oil to be absorbed
by filter material, then pour off the excess oil.
5.
Apply a thin coat of new oil to the rubber gasket
on the replacement filter (Fig. 21).
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1
1. Oil filter
2. Gasket
Change the oil filter more frequently
when operating conditions are
extremely hot, dusty, or sandy.
3
2
Figure 21
3. Adapter
Maintenance
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