14Checking the Hydraulic FluidCheck the hydraulic fluid level before the engine is firststarted and after every 25 operating hours.Hydraulic Tank Capacity: 17.25 gal. (67 l)Use 10W-30 or 15W-40 detergent, diesel engine oil (APIservice CH-4 or higher).1. Remove the attachment, if one is installed; refer toRemoving an Attachment, page 21.2. Park the traction unit on a level surface, raise theloader arms, and install the cylinder locks; refer toUsing the Cylinder Locks, page 19.3. Stop the engine and remove the key.4. Remove the front access cover, refer to Removing theFront Access Cover, page 23.5. Clean the area around the filler neck of the hydraulictank (Fig. 9).6. Remove the cap from the filler neck and check thefluid level on the dipstick (Fig. 9).1m–45962Figure 91. Filler neck cap 2. Dipstick7. If the level is low, add enough fluid to raise it to theproper level.8. Install the cap on the filler neck.9. Install the front access cover.10. Remove and store the cylinder locks (refer to Usingthe Cylinder Locks, page 19) and lower the loaderarms.Tire pressureMaintain the air pressure in the tires as specified. Checkthe tires when they are cold to get the most accuratereading.Pressure: 15–20 psi (103–138 kPa)Note: Use a lower tire pressure (15 psi/103 kPa) when operating in sandy soil conditions toprovide better traction in the loose soil.1m–1872Figure 101. Valve stem