McElroy Manufacturing Fusion Machine Sidewinder

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

Read the engine maintenance instructions

Select the appropriate oil for the ambient temperature

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

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 the cowling to gain access to the hydraulic pump

Start the engine and select high speed

Enter the current system pressure reading

Is the system pressure at the correct level? (1600 psi for TracStar® 28, 2000 psi for TracStar® 412 and 618)

Remove components for TracStar 28

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

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

Adjust the pressure to approximately 50-100 psi

Loosen the bleed plug on one cylinder next to the fixed jaw

Hold pressure on the cylinder until no air is indicated