McElroy Manufacturing Fusion Machine 18 Sidewall

Clean the jaws and inserts with a stiff-bristled brush to remove dirt or residual material.

Wash the clamp knob bearing assembly with a solvent.

Lubricate the thrust bearings with 30W or lighter oil.

Brush clean the clamp knob eyebolt threads.

Clean the side fusion chains with a stiff-bristled brush.

Remove the cowling to gain access to the hydraulic pump

Start the engine and select high speed

Enter the current system pressure reading

Enter the target system pressure (psi)

Read the engine maintenance instructions

Ensure the engine is cool before starting the procedure

Locate the oil filter behind the rear cowling

Locate the dipstick on the opposite side of the engine

Locate the oil drain plug on the bottom of the oil pan

Locate the oil filler cap on top of the engine

Remove components for TracStar 28

Tilt machine so the fixed jaw end is higher than the opposite end

Adjust the pressure to approximately 50-100 psi

Shift the directional control and move the carriage to the fixed jaw end

Loosen the bleed plug on one cylinder next to the fixed jaw and hold pressure until no air is indicated

Quickly tighten the plug after bleeding air

Read the engine maintenance instructions

Ensure the engine is cool before starting the oil change

Locate the oil drain plug on the bottom of the oil pan

Remove the oil drain plug and allow the oil to completely drain out