START-UP PROCEDURE 2.7 The following start-up procedure should always be adhered to when starting up a new installation or when restarting after pump repairs have been made. 1 Fill the hydraulic oil reservoir to the proper level. ( fig. C3431) 2 The inlet hose from the oil reservoir to the charge should be filled with oil prior to starting. 3 Check inlet and pressure hose fittings for proper tightness prior to starting. 4 The pump must be filled prior to start-up with fil- tered oil. Fill the pump by pouring oil into the side case drain port. (fig.
C4197 location “D” ) 2 D C4197 WARNING Solenoid wire connector This start-up procedure must be made with the loader securely raised off the ground. 5 Disconnect the engine stop solenoid wiring, or remove the fuse connected to the red wire. (fig. C3872) 6 Turn the engine over by engaging the starter. Repeat this step, turning the engine over in 15 second interval, 5 or 6 times. This will fill the rest of the hydraulic hoses. 7 Reconnect the engine stop solenoid or replace the fuse. 8 Start the engine and let idle at lowest possible set- ting. 9 Check for leaks and make adjustments as required. Do not use your hands to check for leaks while the engine is operating.
10 Replenish the hydraulic oil reservoir as required. 11 Start the engine and increase the RPM’s to half throt- tle. Bring the hydraulic fluid up to operating temperature and make control adjustments as outline in Section 4. C3872 WARNING Use caution when dealing with hydraulic fluid under pressure. Escaping fluid under pressure can pene- trate the skin and cause serious injury. C1108 Reservoir sight gauge C3431 2-14