Perkins — To Drain Hydraulic Fluid Reservoir And Replace Filter Element
Maintenance
From a Perkins service manual — check it applies to your exact model before use.
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Before you start
- Before leaving or servicing machine, stop on level surface and set parking brake
Procedure
- Stop the engine and set the parking brake.
- Wait for the hydraulic fluid to cool down.
- Un-thread and discard the hydraulic fluid filter element; fluid drains through the filter head.
- Discard the used hydraulic fluid; loosen the breather-filter cap.
- Apply a thin coat of hydraulic fluid to the seal of the new filter element.
- Thread and hand tighten the new filter element on the filter head.
Specs & values
- Replace filter element every 800 hours
Source: Perkins service manual. Steps and values are as documented; always cross-check against the official manual and any later revisions for your exact serial number before servicing.