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MAINTENANCE
242E MM243 (5---92)
3-10
Do not overfill the hydraulic fluid reservoir. Hydraulic
fluid expands as it heats to its normal operating
temperature. Always allow for expansion when filling
the reservoir.
ATTENTION! Do not overfill the hydraulic fluid
reservoir or operate the machine with a low level
of hydraulic fluid in the reservoir. Damage to the
machine hydraulic system may result.
Drain and refill the hydraulic fluid reservoir with
hydraulic fluid after every 500 hours of operation.
The hydraulic system is kept clean to a level of
10 microns by a hydraulic fluid filter. The hydraulic
fluid filter is located below the lintel and behind the
hopper. Replace the filter element after every
500 hours of operation.
TO DRAIN THE HYDRAULIC FLUID RESERVOIR
1. Turn off the machine and set the machine
parking brake.
FOR SAFETY: Before Leaving Or Servicing
Machine; Stop On Level Surface, Set Parking
Brake, And Turn Off Machine And Remove Key.
2. Allow the hydraulic fluid to cool.
3. Lift the operator seat.
4. Remove the reservoir drain plug located on the
bottom of the reservoir. Discard the used
hydraulic fluid.
NOTE: Always change the hydraulic fluid filter when
draining the hydraulic fluid reservoir.
5. Flush the reservoir with clean hydraulic fluid or
suitable solvent. Do not use gasoline,
kerosene, of diesel fuel.
6. Reinstall the reservoir drain plug.
7. Lower the operator seat.
TO FILL THE HYDRAULIC FLUID RESERVOIR
1. Lift the reservoir access door.
2. Remove the reservoir breather-filler cap.
3. Pour 5 gal (19 L) of new, approved hydraulic
fluid through a 200 mesh screened funnel and
into the reservoir filler neck.
ATTENTION! Use only new, approved hydraulic
fluid to fill the hydraulic fluid reservoir.
4. Check the level in the reservoir with the
reservoir dipstick.
5. Add hydraulic fluid until the level in the reservoir
is between the “ADD” and “FULL” range. Do not
overfill.
NOTE: Do not overfill the hydraulic fluid reservoir. As
hydraulic fluid heats to its normal operating
temperature, it expands. Always allow for this
expansion when filling the hydraulic fluid reservoir.
6. Place the reservoir breather-filler cap securely
on the reservoir.
7. Close reservoir access door.
8. Start the machine and operate all the hydraulic
components. Then recheck the hydraulic fluid
level. Add fluid if necessary to bring the level to
between the “ADD” and “FULL” range on the
reservoir dipstick.
HYDRAULIC FLUID RESERVOIR BREATHER
The hydraulic fluid reservoir is equipped with a
breather. The breather relieves excess pressure in
the reservoir. The breather is mounted on the
hydraulic fluid reservoir. The breather should be
replaced after every 800 hours of operation.
HYDRAULIC FLUID FILTER
The machine hydraulic system is kept clean to a
level of 10 microns by a hydraulic fluid filter. The
hydraulic fluid filter is located below the lintel and
behind the hopper.
Replace the hydraulic fluid filter element after every
500 hours of operation.
TO REPLACE HYDRAULIC FLUID FILTER ELEMENT
1. Turn off the machine and set the machine
parking brake.
FOR SAFETY: Before Leaving Or Servicing
Machine; Stop On Level Surface, Set Parking
Brake, And Turn Off Machine And Remove Key.
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