1. Stop the engine. Put a Do Not Operate tag on the
steering wheel or key switch.
2. Place the transport/service link into the lock position
to prevent unexpected articulation.
3. Make sure the accumulators are completely dis-
charged by pushing down on the brake pedal a minimum of 30 times.
4. Release pressure in ride control accumu lators, if
equipped.
5. With the ignition key in the ON position, cycle the
bucket/attachment control levers repeatedly through
their complete range of motion for at least 30 sec-
onds.
6. Move the hydraulic controller to the float position and
turn the key off.
7. Open the hydraulic reservoir drain, and pump the oil
into a suitable container.
8. Clean the area around the filler cap, and slowly re-
move the cap.
9. Remove and replace the hydraulic oil filter. To re-
move the filters, turn counter clockwise. When in-
stalling new filters, apply a thin coat of clean oil to the gasket and threads. Tighten the filters firmly to the filter head by hand. Do not use a filter wrench to tighten the filters.