Product Manual

Operation (Continued)

2. Check / add engine crankcase oil

 Check the oil level daily using the dipstick and add oil as needed.

 Using a funnel, add oil up to the FULL mark on the dipstick with the recommended oil type for your

engine and expected ambient conditions.

 Replace engine crankcase fill cap to finger tight.

 (See engine Owner’s Manual for oil type and capacity, and more detailed oil check/fill instructions.)

3. Check / add hydraulic oil

 Remove hydraulic oil fill cap. Verify that the oil is at the FULL mark on the dipstick on the hydraulic

reservoir. Do not thread in dipstick when checking oil level.

 If hydraulic oil level is low: Add 10 wt. AW32, ASLE H-150, or ISO 32 oil up to the FULL mark on

dipstick.

 Replace hydraulic tank fill cap to finger tight.

WARNING: Hot Oil Hazard

NEVER remove the hydraulic oil fill cap when the engine is running or hot. Hot oil can escape causing severe

burns. Allow the Hydraulic Power Pack to cool completely before removing hydraulic oil fill cap.

NOTICE: Attached Implement Hydraulic Oil: Refer to the attached implement owner’s manual for its recommended

oil. If you are using an implement that requires different oil, it may be incompatible with the above recommended oil,

contact Brave.

4. Prime hydraulic pump (with engine off)

 Remove spark plug wire from engine spark plug.

 Pull the engine recoil start several times to prime the hydraulic pump with hydraulic oil.

 Replace spark plug wire on engine spark plug.

5. Inspect hydraulic system (with engine off)

 Visually inspect all Hydraulic Power Pack hoses, tubing, clamps/fittings, pump, and cylinder for

cracks, fraying, kinks, or other damage.

 Check all components for oily residue, which may indicate a leak.

 Do NOT operate the Hydraulic Power Pack if there is any indication of damage or oily residue.