TM 9--2350--292--100045 00--1PREPARING HYDRAULIC SYSTEM FOR OPERATION.0045 00THIS WORK PACKAGE COVERS:Main Hydraulic System, Emergency Engagement/Disengagement of the PTO Clutch, Auxiliary Hydraulic SystemINITIAL SETUP:Tools and special ToolsAdjustable wrench (item 40, Table 2, WP 0128 00)Equipment ConditionsVehicle parked and brakes locked; main engine shutdown (WP 0019 00)ReferencesWP 0012 00WP 0019 00WP 0128 00WP 0053 00WP 0054 00WP 0055 00CAUTIONDo not operate hydraulic system with hoses disconnected. Failure to comply mayresult in damage to equipment.MAIN HYDRAULIC SYSTEM1. Start main engine (WP 0012 00) and warm it up.2. Ensure all hydraulic control levers are in NEUTRAL, HOLD, or LIVE.3. Ensure SYSTEM SELECTOR control valve (1) is in MAIN position.4. Move PTO CLUTCH switch (2) to ON.12NOTEFor cold weather operation -- set engine speed to 1,800 rpm. Check that spade lockis locked and move SPADE operating lever to RAISE for 3 to 4 minutes. This willcause oil to spill over the relief valve for faster warmup.For hot weather or continuous operation, increase engine speed to 2000 rpm to helpcool hydraulic fluid.5. For normal operation, set engine speed to 1800 rpm.CAUTIONSustained hydraulic operation above 225°F (107°C) is not recommended. High oiltemperatures may cause abnormal system performance. Failure to comply may re-sult in damage to equipment.6. Main hydraulic system is now ready for operation.
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