Hydraulic System - Ransomes Highway 3 Safety, Operation & Maintenance Manual

8.5 HYDRAULIC SYSTEM __________________________________________________

Check Hydraulic Oil Level
Check hydraulic oil level using sight gauge (C).
Change Hydraulic Oil
(a) Clean around hose (A) in bottom of Hydraulic tank
and remove.
(b) Allow tank to drain into a suitable container and
replace hose.
(c) Refill tank with the correct quantity and grade of
Hydraulic Oil through the filler/breather cap. (B).
IMPORTANT-Whenever the closed loop transmission
circuit has been broken into, it is essential that the circuit
is flushed prior to use. Absolute cleanliness must be
observed when filling the hydraulic tank. Oil must be
filtered through a 25 micron filter before entering the
hydraulic tank.
Change Hydraulic Oil Filter
(a) Wipe filter canister (A) and housing to remove
any dirt present.
(b) Place a suitable drip tray under the filter.
(c) Unscrew filter and dispose of safely.
(d) Replace with new filter canister (A).
(e) Coat the top outside lip of the filter canister with a
thin film of oil, fill filter with clean hydraulic fluid
and refit the filter canister.
(f) Filter should be replaced before refilling hydraulic
tank.L
8 MAINTENANCE & LUBRICATION
CAUTION
Contact With Hydraulic Oil Can
Damage Your Skin. Use Gloves When
Working With Hydraulic Oil. If You
Come In Contact With Hydraulic Oil,
Wash It Off Immediately.
CAUTION
Dispose Of Used Hydraulic Oil
In Accordance With Local Regulations
C
B
A
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