Polaris 2013 BRUTUS Owner's Manual - Manual (Page 100)

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MAINTENANCE
Hydraulic/Hydrostatic System
Removing And Replacing Hydraulic/Hydrostatic
Fluid
Change the hydraulic/hydrostatic fluid at the intervals outlined
in the Periodic Maintenance Chart beginning on page 78.
Replace the fluid if it
becomes contaminated or
after major repair.
Always replace the
hydraulic / hydrostatic fil-
ters whenever the hydrau-
lic fluid is replaced.
Move the gear selector
lever to Park and stop the
engine. See page 41.
Raise the cargo box.See
page 62.
Remove the clamp (Item
1) and the hose (Item 2)
from the gear pump fitting
and drain the hydraulic
fluid into a container.
Thoroughly clean the area
around the fill cap.
Slowly loosen the fill /
breather cap to relieve
hydraulic system pressure in the tank. Remove the fill /
breather cap.
Remove and clean the
hydraulic fill screen. Use
low air pressure to clean
the screen.
Remove the hydraulic fil-
ter. see page 98. Install a
new filter.
Dispose of the used fluid
in an environmentally safe
manner.
Install the fill screen and
fill to the proper level. See
Page 99.
Install and tighten the fill / breather cap.
Lower the cargo box. See page 62.
WARNING!
Avoid Injury Or Death
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.
Start the engine and operate the hydraulic controls. If any
hydraulic function operation is not smooth, this may indicate
that air is trapped in the hydraulic system. Continue to operate
all the hydraulic functions until operation is smooth.
Stop the engine and check for leaks.
Check fluid level and add as needed.
2 1
Fill Cap
Fill Screen