Operator's Manual

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1. Lower the loader arms, stop the engine, and remove
the key.
2. Open the hood and remove the left side screen; refer to
Accessing the Engine and Internal Components, page
22.
3. Loosen the tank cap to relieve pressure.
4. Clamp the fuel lines on both sides of the fuel filter
(Fig. 42).
5. Squeeze the ends of the hose clamps together and slide
them away from the filter (Fig. 42).
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Figure 42
1. Filter 2. Hose clamp
6. Place a drain pan under the fuel lines to catch any
leaks, then remove the filter from the fuel lines.
7. Slide the fuel lines on the new fuel filter fittings,
ensuring that the arrow on the filter points away from
the fuel line coming from the fuel tank and toward the
line going to the fuel pump.
Important Never install a dirty filter.
8. Move the hose clamps close to the filter.
9. Remove the clamp blocking fuel flow and open the
fuel valves.
10. Secure the tank cap.
11. Replace the side screen and close the hood.
Draining the Fuel Tank
Danger
In certain conditions, gasoline is extremely
flammable and highly explosive. A fire or
explosion from gasoline can burn you and others
and can damage property.
• Drain gasoline from the fuel tank when the
engine is cold. Do this outdoors in an open area.
Wipe up any gasoline that spills.
• Never smoke when draining gasoline, and stay
away from an open flame or where a spark may
ignite the gasoline fumes.
1. Lower the loader arms, stop the engine, and remove
the key.
2. Syphon the gasoline from the tank using a pump type
syphon.
Note: Now is the best time to install a new fuel filter
because the fuel tanks are empty.
Servicing the Hydraulic
System
Replacing the Hydraulic Filter
Change the hydraulic filter:
• After the first 8 operating hours.
• After every 200 operating hours.
1. Position traction unit on a level surface.
2. Lower the loader arms, stop the engine, and remove
the key.
3. Open the hood, refer to Opening the Hood, page 22.
4. Remove the front screen, refer to Removing the Front
Screen, page 23.
Important Do not substitute an automotive oil filter or
severe hydraulic system damage may result.
5. Place a drain pan under the filter (Fig. 43).
6. Remove the old filter (Fig. 43) and wipe the surface of
the filter adapter gasket clean.
7. Apply a thin coat hydraulic fluid to the rubber gasket
on the replacement filter.
8. Install the replacement hydraulic filter onto the filter
adapter (Fig. 43). Tighten it clockwise until the rubber
gasket contacts the filter adapter, then tighten the filter
an additional 3/4 turn.