Hydraulic System Oil Level - Check
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- Park the machine on a hard, level surface. Stop the engine before you check the hydraulic system oil level. Allow the oil to cool for five minutes before you check the hydraulic system oil level.
- Remove dipstick (1) . The oil level should be between the "ADD" mark and the "FULL" mark on dipstick (1) .
- If the oil level is low, add hydraulic oil.
- Remove hydraulic oil filler cap (2) .
- Add the correct type of hydraulic oil. Add hydraulic oil until the hydraulic system oil level is between the "ADD" mark and the "FULL" mark on dipstick (1) .
Note: See Operation and Maintenance Manual, "Lubricant Viscosities" for the correct type of hydraulic oil.
- Clean the hydraulic oil filler cap (2) . Install hydraulic oil filler cap (2) .
- Remove dipstick (1) . Maintain the oil level between the "ADD" mark and the "FULL" mark on dipstick (1) .
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