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8.9.2 Hydraulic Oil Reservoir
The mower conditioner’s self-contained hydraulic system uses the articulated power turn (APT) hitch of the machine
for the hydraulic oil reservoir.
8.9.3 Checking the Hydraulic Oil Level
Check oil level daily (before start-up) when oil is cold.
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.
Follow these steps to check the hydraulic oil level:
1. Ensure top surface of hitch (A) is level.
NOTE: If header drive performance improvement
system is installed see
.
2. Oil level should be at or near the FULL mark on the
gauge (B).
3. To add oil, proceed to Section
Figure 8.115
WARNING
To avoid injury from contact with hot oil, do NOT remove cap when system is hot. When removing cap,
unscrew it slowly to vent the build-up of air pressure in the reservoir.
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