DR Power Backhoe 2008 - Manual (Page 21)

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6. Remove the Gas Fill Cap and fill the Gas Tank with
fresh, unleaded gas (with a minimum of 85 Octane) to
approximately 1" to 1-1/2" below the top of the fill
neck to allow for fuel expansion (Figure 3). Be careful
not to overfill and reinstall the Gas Fill Cap before
starting the engine. See your Engine Owner’s Manual
for more detailed information.
NOTE: To refill the gas tank, turn the engine OFF and let the
engine cool at least five minutes before removing the
gas fill cap.
Adding Hydraulic Fluid
1. Remove the Hydraulic Fluid Fill Cap Dipstick and fill
the Hydraulic Tank (Figure 4) with the recommended
fluid (see the “specifications” section, page 2). The
tank is full when the fluid level is at the full mark on
the Dipstick.
NOTE: The total hydraulic system fluid capacity is 13.72
gallons.
Gas Fill Cap
Figure 3
Hydraulic Fluid
Fill Cap
Figure 4
Hydraulic
Tank
Full
Low
• YOU MUST ADD HYDRAULIC FLUID BEFORE USING THE
BACKHOE. THIS MACHINE IS SHIPPED WITHOUT
HYDRAULIC FLUID. FILL THE HYDRAULIC TANK
SLOWLY, CHECKING THE LEVEL FREQUENTLY TO AVOID
OVERFILLING.
• TO GET AN ACCURATE READING WHEN CHECKING THE
HYDRAULIC FLUID LEVEL:
- THE MACHINE SHOULD BE ON A LEVEL SURFACE.
- THE DIPSTICK SHOULD BE SCREWED ALL THE WAY
DOWN TO ENSURE AN ACCURATE FLUID LEVEL
READING.