John Deere HR1250E1 - Manual (Page 29)

Service
Operator’s Manual 29
CHECKING WATER PUMP OIL LEVEL
IMPORTANT: If oil is white or foaming, water is in the
oil reservoir. Change oil.
NOTE: Water in oil occurs as a result of spray or
condensation. Milky oil is not indicative of a pump
malfunction.
1. Put unit on level surface.
2. Oil level should be at the center of sight glass (A).
3. Add oil if necessary with HYGARD
® or SAE30W non-
detergent oil. Do not overfill.
CHANGING WATER PUMP OIL
IMPORTANT: Change pump break-in oil after first 25
hours of operation and at 250 hour intervals
thereafter.
1. Place unit on level surface.
2. Run unit for a few minutes to warm oil.
3. Stop washer. Use an 22 mm deep well socket to remove
drain plug (A) to drain oil into container. Install plug.
Do not pollute; dispose of waste oil properly.
4. Remove vented plug (A). Fill pump with 11 oz.
HYGARD ® or SAE30W non-detergent oil. Oil level
should be at the center of sight glass. Replace plug.
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