Owners Manual v.2 User guide
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SERVICE & MAINTENANCE
BEFORE INSPECTING OR SERVICING ANY PART OF THIS MACHINE, SHUT OFF POWER SOURCE,
DISENGAGE THE HYDRAULICS, OPEN SHIELD AND MAKE SURE ALL MOVING PARTS HAVE COME TO A COMPLETE STOP.
WARNING
5.10 HYDRAULIC RESERVOIR FLUID
The chippers are tested before shipping. In order to test
the equipment the uid levels are lled. However, check
the uid levels before initial operation and add if necessary.
Always check levels before each use. To check levels look
at the side of the hydraulic oil container and make sure the
uid level falls between the marks. If necessary add oil.
On the Kubota models the hydraulic tank is located next to
the fuel tank. A cutout exists to check the uid level.
Premium hydraulic uids containing high quality rust,
oxidation and foam inhibitors are required. These include
premium turbine oils, API CD engine oils per SAE J183,
M2C33F or G automatic transmission uids meeting Allison
C-3 or Caterpillar TO-2, and certain specialty agricultural
tractor uids.
Hydraulic reservoir
5.11 HYDRAULIC OIL FILTER
The hydraulic oil lter is located underneath the hydraulic
reservoir. It is recommended that this lter be changed
after the rst 50 hours and every 200 hours thereafter. To
change:
Using an oil filter wrench turn the filter counterclock
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wise.
Once the filter becomes loose, turn it out the rest of
the way with your hand.
Properly discard old filter.
Lube the rubber seal on the new filter (P/N 16588) with
clean hydraulic oil.
Install the filter onto the threaded pipe. Turn with your
hand until the filter is finger tight.
Turn, by hand, another 1/2 turn.
Check hydraulic oil level and fill if necessary.
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Hydraulic oil lter
Check wheel bolt torque every 10 hours of towing
use.
Check air pressure in tires every 10 hours of towing.
Check and repack wheel bearings with grease every
12 months.
When towing, always connect the safety chains. Make
sure trailer hitch bolts are tight and secure.
Check trailer lights.
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5.12 TRAILER SERVICE TIPS










