Maintenance
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Initial start up of a new traction unit or a traction
unit that has been stored.
•
The engine has ceased running due to lack of
fuel.
•
Maintenance has been performed on the fuel
system components.
1.
Ensure that the fuel tank is at least half full.
2.
Lower the loader arms and stop the engine.
Remove the key.
3.
Open the fuel shut-off on the fuel filter (Fig. 20).
4.
Open the bleed screws on filter mounting head to
fill the bowl with fuel (Fig. 20).
5.
Use the key switch to crank the engine until fuel
comes out of the bleed screws in a steady stream.
6.
Close the bleed screws.
7.
On right side of the engine, locate the air vent
plug on top of the fuel injection pump and open
it.
8.
Use the key switch to crank the engine until fuel
comes out of the vent plug in a steady stream.
9.
Close the vent plug.
Draining the Fuel Tank
1.
Park the traction unit on a level surface, lower
the loader arms, and stop the engine. Remove
the key.
2.
Loosen the hose clamp and slide it up the fuel
line away from the fuel filter.
3.
Pull the fuel line off of the fuel filter and allow
fuel to drain into a fuel can or drain pan.
Note:
Now is the best time to install a new
fuel filter because the fuel tank is
empty.
4.
Install the fuel line onto the fuel filter. Slide the
hose clamp close to the fuel filter to secure the
fuel line.
Servicing the Hydraulics
System
Replacing the Hydraulic Filter
Change the hydraulic filter after the first eight
operating hours and every 200 operating hours
thereafter.
1.
Position traction unit on a level surface, lower
the loader arms, and stop the engine. Remove
the key.
IMPORTANT: Do not substitute an
automotive oil filter or severe hydraulic
system damage may result.
2.
Place a drain pan under the filter and remove the
old filter.
3.
Wipe the filter adapter gasket surface clean
(Fig. 21).
4.
Apply a thin coat hydraulic fluid to the rubber
gasket on the replacement filter (Fig. 21).
1
2
3
Figure 21
1.
Hydraulic filter
2.
Gasket
3.
Adapter
5.
Install the replacement hydraulic filter onto the
filter adapter. Tighten it clockwise until the
rubber gasket contacts the filter adapter, then
tighten the filter an additional 1/2 turn (Fig. 21).
6.
Clean up any spilled fluid.
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