MAINTENANCE 1 Check Hydraulic Oil Level --- daily IMPORTANT: Never run the engine without oil in hydraulic oil tank. 1. Park the machine on a level surface. 2. Position the machine with the arm cylinder fully retracted and the bucket cylinder fully extended. M104-07-021 3. Lower the bucket to the ground. 4. Turn the auto-idle switch off. 1 IMPORTANT: The turbocharger may be damaged if the engine is not properly shut down. 5. Run the engine at slow idle speed without load for five minutes. 6. Turn the key switch OFF. Remove the key from the key switch. 7. Pull the pilot control shut-off lever to the LOCK position. 8. Open the access door in front of the main pump.
Check oil level with level gauge (1) on hydraulic oil tank. Oil must be between marks on the gauge. If necessary, add oil. M1U1-07-048 CAUTION: The hydraulic oil tank is pressurized. Push the pressure release button on the tank cap to release pressure, and carefully remove the cap. To add oil: 9. Push the pressure release button on the air breather to release pressure. Remove the cover. 10. Add oil. Recheck oil level with level gauge (1). 11. Install the cover. Make sure the filter and rod assembly is in correct position. 7-39