Polaris 2014 BRUTUS Owner's Manual - Manual (Page 95)

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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 73.
1. Park the utility vehicle on a flat level surface, lower the attachment arm and put the
attachment flat on the ground.
2. Move the gear selector lever to Park, stop the
engine and exit the utility vehicle. See page 40.
3. Raise the cargo box. See page 57.
4. Replace the fluid if it becomes contaminated or
after major repair.
5. Thoroughly clean the area around the fill cap.
6. Loosen the fill / breather cap to relieve hydraulic
system pressure.
WARNING! 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.
7. Place a container under the filter. Recycle or
dispose of used oil in an environmentally safe
manner.
8. Remove the hydraulic filter.
9. Clean the surface of the filter housing where the
filter contacts the housing.
10. Put clean oil on the seal of the new filter. Install
and hand tighten.
11. Tighten the fill / breather cap.
12. Recycle or dispose of used fluid in an
environmentally safe manner.
WARNING! 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.
13. Lower the cargo box. See page 57.
14. Start the engine and operate the hydraulic controls. Stop the engine and check for leaks.
15. Check fluid level and add as needed. See page 92.
16. Use only recommended fluid in the hydraulic system. See page 119.
Fill/Breather Cap
Hydraulic/Hydrostatic Filter