Wheatheart S2000 Post Pounder - Manual (Page 48)

7. M AINTENANCE W HEATHEART - P OST P OUNDER
7.1. C HANGING THE O IL F ILTER (PTO K IT ) S2000 M ODEL
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7.1. CHANGING THE OIL FILTER (PTO KIT)
Change the hydraulic oil filter once a year (minimum), and more often according
to the number of hours of use specified by the oil filter manufacturer.
Wheatheart ships the S2000 Post Pounder equipped with an LHA Products
SPE-15-10, 10-micron filter (rating Beta 10>2). This filter can be replaced by the
same product, or by an oil filter of equivalent performance and physical charac-
teristics.
LHA recommends that you replace the filter after the first 100 hours of operation,
and then after every 250 hours of use. Replacement recommendations for equiv-
alent filters may differ.
7.2. ADDING OR REPLACING HYDRAULIC FLUID (PTO KIT)
You will be required to top up the hydraulic tank occasionally to make up for fluid
losses that may occur (e.g. changing the oil filter or other hydraulic components).
When adding hydraulic oil to the hydraulic tank, make sure that the oil you are
adding is compatible with the oil already in the tank.
Drain and replace the hydraulic fluid when it has exceeded its recommended
number of hours of usage. The effective lifespan of a hydraulic oil depends on
the way the post pounder has been maintained and operated, as well as the
specifications of the oil used. Refer to the hydraulic oil manufacturer’s specifica-
tions for information about effective oil lifespan.
See “Filling the Hydraulic Tank” on page 34 for hydraulic oil recommendations.
NOTICE
Failure to replace the oil filter regularly will contribute to
wear of hydraulic components, and may decrease the
effective life span of the hydraulic fluid.
NOTICE
Topping up the hydraulic tank with an incompatible oil may
decrease the post pounder’s performance, and may
damage hydraulic components.
NOTICE
Failure to change the hydraulic fluid after it has exceeded its
recommended life span will lead to increased wear and
damage of hydraulic components.