BXTR6438
Trailer Wood Chipper
Operating Instructions
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5.6 Hydraulic Oil Level Check
Check hydraulic oil level daily.
The hydraulic oil tank is located
on the front of the machine. There is a sight glass on the tank
left-hand side to view oil level.
Check with the machine parked on level ground and the engine
stopped.
The proper level is when the oil is visible in half the glass
window.
If the level is not visible in the sight glass, add oil.
01570
Fig. 27 –
Hydraulic Tank Oil Level Check
IMPORTANT! Do not operate machine if oil level is not
visible in the sight glass. Damage to the pump and other
components can occur.
Do not overfill the tank past the sight glass window.
IMPORTANT! Hydraulic oil quality should be inspected
every 50 hours. If the oil is dirty or smells burnt, it should be
replaced.
IMPORTANT! Be aware of high oil temperatures.
Temperatures higher than 180 °F (82 °C) could cause seal
damage and degrade oil quality.
5.6.1 Adding Oil to the Tank
The hydraulic system uses
Dexron® III ATF
.
1.
Clean the area around filler cap and remove it.
2.
Use a clean funnel and add oil until the level fills half of the
sight glass window.
3.
Install filler cap securely. Wipe up any spilled oil.
Check levels after changing filters or servicing hydraulic
components.
01571
Fig. 28 –
Hydraulic Oil Tank Filler Cap
