Hydraulic fluid escaping under pressure canpenetrate skin and cause injury. Fluid injectedinto the skin must be surgically removed withina few hours by a doctor familiar with this formof injury or gangrene may result.• Keep your body and hands away from pinhole leaks or nozzles that eject high pressurehydraulic fluid.• Use cardboard or paper to find hydraulicleaks, never use your hands.11. Check the fluid level in the hydraulic tank (refer toChecking the Hydraulic Fluid) and add fluid to raisethe level to mark on dipstick. Do not over fill thetank.12. Close the rear access cover.Changing the Hydraulic FluidService Interval: Every 400 hours/Yearly (whichevercomes first)Change the hydraulic fluid after every 400 operatinghours or yearly.1. Position the traction unit on a level surface.2. Open the hood.3. Install the cylinder lock, stop the engine, and removethe key.4. Allow the traction unit to cool completely.5. Remove the hydraulic tank cap and dipstick(Figure 55).Note: The filler cap is behind the front screen. Ifyou want to improve your access to it, remove thescreen.Figure 551. Filler neck cap 2. Dip stick6. Place a large drain pain (capable of holding 15 USgallons) under the drain plug on the front of thetraction unit (Figure 56).Note: The drain plug is located behind the frontweight, under the muffler.Figure 561. Drain plug7. Remove the drain plug and allow the oil to drain intothe pan (Figure 56).8. When finished, install and tighten the drain plug.Note: Dispose of the used oil at a certified recyclingcenter.9. Fill the hydraulic tank with approximately 12 USgallons (45.4 l) of 10W-30 or 15W-40 detergent,diesel engine oil (API service CH-4 or higher); referto Checking Hydraulic Fluid.10. Start the engine and let it run for a few minutes.39