Service Manual

Groundsmaster 3500 Hydraulic SystemPage 5 − 77
Hydraulic Tank Removal
1. Drain hydraulic fluid from Hydraulic tank.
2. Remove hydraulic tank (Fig. 47). Discard and re-
place any O–rings that are removed.
Hydraulic Tank Inspection (Fig. 47)
1. Clean hydraulic tank and suction strainer with sol-
vent.
2. Inspect hydraulic tank for leaks, cracks, or other
damage.
Hydraulic Tank Installation
1. Apply anti−seize lubricant or equivalent to the four
(4) flange head screws that secure the hydraulic tank.
Tighten the tank mounting screws from 30 to 60 in−lb
(3.4 to 6.8 N−m). Install tank (Fig 47).
2. Lubricate and install new O−ring on suction strainer.
3. Thread suction strainer into hydraulic tank. Torque
strainer into tank port from 80 to 87 ft−lb (109 to 117
N−m).
4. Fill hydraulic tank with new hydraulic fluid.
Hydraulic
System