Charge filter, Removing charge filter, Installing charge filter – MacDon M155 Operators Manual User Manual
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Charge Filter
The charge filter filters the oil in the windrower hydraulic charge circuit that supplies make up oil for normal losses
at motor and pump case drains and associated circuits.
Refer to the following procedures to change the charge filter:
•
Removing Charge Filter, page 363
•
Installing Charge Filter, page 363
Removing Charge Filter
DANGER
Stop engine and remove key from ignition before leaving operator's seat for any reason. A child or even a
pet could engage an idling machine.
1. Stop the engine and remove the key.
2. Clean around head of the filter.
3. Place a container beneath the filter to collect any oil
that may leak out.
4. Unscrew filter (A) with a filter wrench.
5. Dispose of used oil and filter in accordance with local
environmental legislation.
Figure 5.197: Hydraulic System
Installing Charge Filter
NOTE:
For charge filter replacement part number, refer to
.
1. Clean the gasket surface of the filter head.
2. Apply a thin film of clean oil to the filter gasket.
3. Screw the new filter (A) onto the mount until the gasket
contacts the filter head.
4. Tighten filter an additional 1/2 turn by hand.
IMPORTANT:
Do NOT use a filter wrench to install oil filter.
Overtightening can damage gasket and filter.
5. Check hydraulic fluid levels, refer to
Filling Hydraulic Oil, page 360
. For capacity level,
refer to
Lubricants, Fluids, and System Capacities,
.
Figure 5.198: Hydraulic System
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