Rotate and remove the filter head (1), Clean the filter head sealing surfaces, Re-install magnetic drain plug into the reservoir – SkyTrak 6042 Operation Manual User Manual

Page 138: Check for leaks, General maintenance

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Model 6042

Origin 2/04

General Maintenance

4. Clean area around filter head (1). Loosen but do not remove the

nuts that secure the filter head to the hydraulic tank (2).

5. Rotate and remove the filter head (1).

6. Remove the seal (3) and the element (4) from the filter head (1).

Dispose of properly.

7. Clean the filter head sealing surfaces.

8. Place a receptacle under the hydraulic reservoir magnetic drain

plug. The receptacle must be large enough to hold 38 gallons
(144 liters) of oil. Remove magnetic drain plug and allow oil to drain
into receptacle. Clean loose particles attached to the drain plug.
Transfer the oil to a container with a cover and label the container
as used oil. Dispose of properly.

9. Re-install magnetic drain plug into the reservoir.

10. Re-install the top seal (3) and push a new filter element (4) all the

way onto the filter head (1) until it seats. Slide the assembly into the
reservoir and secure.

11. Remove reservoir cap (5) and fill the reservoir with ISO-46 or

MIL-L-2104C Oil (see table on page 133) until the oil level is filled to
the minimum oil level as described on page 134. Reservoir capacity
is 32.2 gals. (122 liter).

12. Reassemble the hydraulic oil tank cover and tighten the hardware

securely.

13. Run vehicle and operate all hydraulic functions. Cycle all modes of

controls to purge air from the system.

14. Check for leaks.

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