7 MAINTENANCE827.7 Hydraulic Oil ChangeThe hydraulic oil should be changedevery 1000 service hours. Beforebeginning the procedure, make surethe machine is in a clean workingenvironment. Take any necessarymeasures to prevent dirt or debris fromentering the hydraulic system.To change hydraulic oil and filter:1. Shut the machine down according to the procedure in section 5.13.2. Allow the machine to cool, then release any residual pressure in thehydraulic system by following the procedure in section 4.6 of this manual.3. Lower the forward middle belly pan to access the tank drain. Remove thehydraulic fluid drain plug (item 1) as shown (fig. 7.7-1).4. Drain the used oil into a suitable catch container.5. Dispose of the oil according to local mandates.6. Reinstall the drain plug and tighten.7. Refill the hydraulic reservoir (fill point item 4) with Mobile DTE 10 ExcelSeries 46 Hydraulic Oil (fig. 7.7-3).Note: Observe the hydraulic oil level sight gauge (item 5) located on the back ofthe hydraulic reservoir to ensure that the level is correct (fig. 7.7-3). Once oil isvisible, fill slowly to avoid overfilling.8. Once full, start the engine according to the proper starting procedure andoperate all hydraulic circuits to work any trapped air out of the system.Then, check the oil level. If low, add oil as necessary until full.7.7-1 7.7-21325FullLow 47.7-3