Adding hydraulic fluid, Check the tire pressure – DR Power Towable Backhoe User Manual

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Adding Hydraulic Fluid

TIP: Check the Fluid level by removing the Hydraulic Fluid Filler Cap and wiping
the steel rod of the Dipstick with a clean Rag or Paper Towel. Reinsert and
tighten the Cap to the proper position (1-3/4" from the bottom of the Cap to the
top of the Tank) (Figure 4). Remove the Cap and lay the Steel Rod onto a dry
Paper Towel or Rag and read the level by the wet mark that is transferred from
the Steel Rod to the Rag.

Remove the Hydraulic Fluid Fill Cap Dipstick and fill the Hydraulic Tank with
the recommended fluid (see the “Specifications” section, page 2).

NOTE: The tank is full when the fluid level is within the recommended level on the

Dipstick. The recommended level is in the middle (2-3/8" up from the
bottom) of the Steel Rod. Do not deviate more than 1/2" up or down from
that point. If the fluid level is not within this range, fluid must be added or
removed to bring it within that range.

NOTE: The total hydraulic system fluid capacity is 9.4 gallons. The operator should

initially only need to add about 8 gallons before checking the level because
some fluid has already been added to the Cylinders.

Check the Tire Pressure

Tools Needed:

•

Tire Pressure Gauge

•

Air Compressor

Remove the Valve Stem Protective Cap (Figure 5) and check the tire pressure
with a Tire Pressure Gauge.

Check what the manufacturers recommended pressure is that is stamped on
the side of the Tire.

If the pressure is too low, add air through the Valve Stem with an air hose.

Replace the Valve Stem Protective Cap when finished.

Fluid Half
Way on the
Steel Rod

Figure 4

2-3/8"

1-3/4"

Hydraulic
Fluid Fill Cap

Figure 5

Valve Stem
Protective Cap

•

You must add hydraulic fluid before using the backhoe. This machine
is shipped without hydraulic fluid in the hydraulic tank. Fill the
hydraulic tank slowly, checking the level frequently to avoid overfilling.

•

To get an accurate reading when checking the hydraulic fluid level:
- the machine should be on a level surface.
- the dipstick should be screwed on to ensure an accurate fluid level

reading.

Do not over inflate the tires. Inflate to the manufacturers recommended
pressure found on the tires.