SkyTrak 3606 Service Manual - Manual (Page 47)

General Information, Specifications, and Maintenance
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11. Fully install a new hydraulic oil filter element onto the
hydraulic oil filter head until the filter seats. Slide the
filter assembly into the reservoir. Secure the filter
head by tightening the nuts loosened earlier.
12. If the hydraulic oil return line was swiveled out of the
way, reposition the line. If the indicator wiring was
unplugged, reconnect it.
13. Remove the fill cap and fill with ISO Grade 46
hydraulic oil until the oil level is visible within the
lower end of the sight glass. Reservoir capacity is
32 gallons (121,9 liters). Reinstall the fill cap.
Thoroughly clean or wipe up any spilled hydraulic oil.
14. Close and lock the engine compartment cover.
15. Operate all hydraulic functions through their full
range of motion several times. Cycle all control
modes to help purge air from the hydraulic system.
16. Check for leaks.
2.12.10 Transmission Oil And Filter
A. Transmission Oil Level Check
Figure 2–46. Every 10 hours of engine operation,
check the transmission oil level.
1. Level the vehicle, ground the attachment, place the
travel select lever in NEUTRAL (N), and engage the
parking brake switch.
2. Check the transmission oil level with the engine at
idle and the oil at normal operating temperature.
3. Remove the transmission dipstick (Fig. 2–46). Check
the transmission oil level.
Figure 2–47. Transmission oil level dipstick location.
4. As required, add a premium grade of transmission
fluid (see Section 2.5.6 A. Transmission for a list of
approved fluids) to the transmission to bring the level
up to the full mark.
B. Transmission Oil and Filter Change
Figure 2–48. Every 1,000 hours of engine operation,
change the transmission oil and transmission oil filter.
1. Level the vehicle, ground the attachment, place the
travel select lever in NEUTRAL (N), and engage the
parking brake switch.
2. Unlock and open the engine compartment cover.
Allow the engine and transmission to cool.
3. Place a suitable receptacle under the transmission
drain plug (Fig. 2–49). Remove the drain plug and
allow the transmission oil to drain into the receptacle.
Transfer the used transmission oil into a suitable
covered container and label the container as used oil.
Dispose of properly.
WARNING: DO NOT use your hand or any
part of your body to check for hydraulic leaks.
Hydraulic oil leaking under pressure can pene-
trate the skin and cause severe personal injury.
When checking for hydraulic leaks, wear safety
glasses and gloves to help provide protection
from spraying hydraulic oil. Use a piece of card-
board or paper to search for leaks.
OS0890
10
MS2140
OS0680
Hose, Hydraulic
Reservoir to
Main Pump
Transmission
Oil Filter
Breather
(ref.)
Transmission
Dipstick
OS0950
000 1
MS2190
Model 3606 • Origin 10/99