Operator's Manual

Maintenance

Replacing the Hydraulic Filter

Change the hydraulic filter:

• After the first 8 operating hours.

• After every 200 operating hours.

1. Disengage the power take off (PTO) and turn the

ignition key to “OFF” to stop the engine. Move

controllers to neutral locked position and apply

parking brake. Remove the key.

IMPORTANT: Do not substitute automotive

oil filter or severe hydraulic system damage

may result.

2. Remove hydro cap and temporarily cover

opening with a plastic bag and rubber band to

prevent all hydro fluid from draining out.

3. Place drain pan under filter, remove the old filter

and wipe the filter adapter gasket surface clean

(Fig. 37).

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Figure 37

1. Hydraulic

filter

4. Apply a thin coat hydro fluid to the rubber

gasket on the replacement filter (Fig. 38).

5. Install replacement hydraulic filter onto the filter

adapter. Do not tighten.

6. Remove plastic bag from tank opening and allow

filter to fill with hydro fluid.

7. When fluid overflows filter turn the oil filter

clockwise until the rubber gasket contacts the

filter adapter, then tighten the filter an additional

1/2 turn (Fig. 38).

8. Clean up any spilled fluid.

9. Start engine and let run for about two minutes to

purge air from the system. Stop the engine and

check for leaks. If one or both wheels will not

drive, refer Bleeding Hydraulic System, page 45.

10. Check fluid level in hydraulic tank and add to

raise level to cover bottom of screen. DO NOT

OVER FILL.

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Figure 38

1. Hydraulic

filter

2. Gasket

3. Adapter