24. SERVICE PROCEDURE 24.7 EVERY 2000 HOURS SERVICE Maintenance for every 250, 500 and 1000 hours service should be carried out at the same time. 24.7.1 CHANGE OIL IN HYDRAULIC TANK, REPLACE HYDRAULIC OIL FILTER ELEMENT ¤ WARNING The oil is at high temperature immediately after the machine has been operated. Wait for the oil to cool down before chang- ing the oil. When removing the oil filler cap F , turn it slowly to release the internal pressure, then remove it carefully. Prepare the following. Container to catch drained oil: Min. 120 ¬ capacity Refill capacity: 120 ¬ (31.68 US gal, 26.4 UK gal) 1.
Lower the blade and ripper on the ground securely, stop the engine and slowly turn the cap of oil filler F to release the internal pressure. Then, remove the cap. 2. Remove drain plug 1 at the bottom of the tank and loosen drain valve 2 . After draining the oil, tighten drain plug 1 and drain valve 2 . When loosening drain valve 1 , be careful not to get oil on yourself. 3. Remove bolts 3 , lift up cover 4 , and take out element 6 and valve together with the cover. 4. Remove nut 5 which is tightening element 6 and clean the removed parts and install new element. Replace O-ring at the same time. 5. Add engine oil through oil filler port F to the specified level. 6.
After adding oil, check that the oil is at the specified level. For details, see “25.4 EVERY 250 HOURS SERVICE”. 3-61