INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE ENGLISHRS 1300 33015124(3)2008-02 37DUST CONTROL SYSTEM WATER FILTER CLEANINGWARNING!Protect body parts (eyes, hair, hands, etc.) properly, when performing cleaning procedures using compressedair or water gun.NOTEWhen the fi lter is removed, the water inside the tanks comes out. It is advisable to perform this maintenance procedurewhen the tanks are empty.Engage the parking brake (13, Fig. E).Turn off the engine, by turning the ignition key (24, Fig. D) counterclockwise, to the end of stroke, then remove it.Operating over the right side of the rear axle, unscrew the water fi lter cover (1, Fig. Z) and remove it together with the filter.Separate the fi lter (2, Fig. Z) from the cover (3), then wash and clean them. If necessary, replace the filter.Install the filter and the cover.HYDRAULIC SYSTEM OIL LEVEL CHECKCAUTION!This procedure must be performed with the hopper (6, Fig. G) completely lowered.Engage the parking brake (13, Fig. E).Start the engine as shown in the relevant paragraph.Open the left side upper and lower lids (9 and 11, Fig. G) by disengaging the fasteners (10 and 12) with the supplied key.Check that the needle of the effi ciency indicator (1, Fig. AA) of the hydraulic system discharge fi lter (2) is in the green area (3),otherwise the fi lter (2) must be replaced (see the procedure in the Service Manual).Check that there are no oil leaks in the upper area (4, Fig. AA) of the hydraulic system oil tank, otherwise the tank breatherfi lter (5) must be replaced (see the procedure in the Service Manual).Turn off the engine, by turning the ignition key (24, Fig. D) counterclockwise, to the end of stroke, then remove it.Using the indicator (6, Fig. AA), check that the oil level in the tank is between the MIN and MAX marks.If necessary, unscrew the plug (7, Fig. AA), remove the filter (2) and top up. For the types of oil to be used, see Technical Datachapter.NOTETop up by using the same type of oil that is in the tank.Install the filter (2, Fig. AA) and tighten the plug (7).Close the left side upper and lower lids (11 and 9, Fig. G) by engaging the fasteners (10 and 12) with the supplied key.HYDRAULIC SYSTEM OIL COOLER FIN CLEANING CHECKWARNING!Protect body parts (eyes, hair, hands, etc.) properly, when performing cleaning procedures using compressedair or water gun.Empty the hopper (6, Fig. G); if it contains a small quantity of waste, it is not necessary to dump it.Drive the machine on a solid and level ground, then engage the parking brake (13, Fig. E).Lift the hopper (6, Fig. G), according to the procedure shown in the relevant paragraph.Turn off the engine, by turning the ignition key (24, Fig. D) counterclockwise, to the end of stroke, then remove it.To avoid that the hopper lowers by accident, install the lifted hopper support rods (3, Fig. F), according to the instructionsshown on the relevant paragraph.Close the left and right side upper lids (9 and 28, Fig. G) by engaging the fasteners (10) and (29) with the supplied key.Remove the screws, then remove the engine compartment panel (11, Fig. F).Open the right side lower lid (34, Fig. G) by disengaging the fastener (35) with the supplied key.Clean the hydraulic system oil cooler fi ns (9, Fig. F) with compressed air (maximum 87.0 psi [6 Bar]). If necessary, point thecompressed air in the opposite direction of the cooling air.Inside the radiator (9, Fig. F), check that the fan turns freely.Perform steps 3 to 8 in the reverse order.1.2.3.4.5.1.2.3.4.5.6.7.8.9.10.1.2.3.4.5.6.7.8.9.10.11.
