Polaris 2013 BRUTUS Owner's Manual - Manual (Page 99)

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MAINTENANCE
Hydraulic/Hydrostatic System
Removing And Replacing Hydraulic/Hydrostatic
Filter
Change the hydraulic/hydrostatic filter at the intervals outlined
in the Periodic Maintenance Chart beginning on page 78.
Park the utility vehicle on a flat level surface, lower the attach-
ment arm and put the attachment flat on the ground.
Move the gear selector
lever to Park, stop the
engine and exit the utility
vehicle. See page 41.
Raise the cargo box. See
page 62.
Replace the fluid if it
becomes contaminated or
after major repair.
Thoroughly clean the area
around the fill cap.
Loosen the fill / breather
cap to relieve hydraulic system pressure.
WARNING!
Avoid Injury Or Death
Diesel fuel or hydraulic fluid under pressure can penetrate skin or
eyes, causing serious injury or death. Fluid leaks under pressure may
not be visible. Use a piece of cardboard or wood to find leaks. Do not
use your bare hand. Wear safety goggles. If fluid enters skin or eyes,
get immediate medical attention from a physician familiar with this
injury.
Place a container under
the filter. Recycle or dis-
pose of used oil in an
environmentally safe
manner.
Remove the hydraulic fil-
ter.
Clean the surface of the
filter housing where the
filter contacts the hous-
ing.
Put clean oil on the seal
of the new filter. Install and hand tighten.
Tighten the fill / breather cap.
Recycle or dispose of used fluid in an environmentally safe
manner.
WARNING!
Avoid Injury Or Death
Always clean up spilled fuel or oil. Keep heat, flames, sparks or
lighted tobacco away from fuel and oil. Failure to use care around
combustibles can cause explosion or fire.
Lower the cargo box. See page 62.
Start the engine and operate the hydraulic controls. Stop the
engine and check for leaks.
Check fluid level and add as needed. See page 97.
Use only recommended fluid in the hydraulic system. See page
128.
Fill/Breather Cap
Hydraulic/Hydrostatic Filter