Hydraulic Tank - Genie S-60 Service Manual

Third Edition • First Printing
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Hydraulic Tank

The primary functions of the hydraulic tank are to
cool, clean and deaerate the hydraulic fluid during
operation. The tank utilizes internal suction
strainers for the pump supply hoses and has an
external return filter equipped with a filter condition
indicator.
How to Remove the
Hydraulic Tank
Component damage hazard.
The work area and surfaces
where this procedure will be
performed must be clean and
free of debris that could get
into the hydraulic system.
When removing a hose assembly
or fitting, the O-ring on the fitting
and/or hose end must be replaced
and then torqued to specification
during installation.
Refer to Section Two, Hydraulic
Hose and Fitting Torque
Specifications.
1 Lower and retract the boom to the stowed
position.
2 Remove the fuel tank. See 12-1, How to
Remove the Fuel Tank.
Part No. 65196
3 Close the two hydraulic shutoff valves located
at the hydraulic tank.
4 Remove the drain plug from the hydraulic tank.
5 Completely drain the tank into a suitable
container. See capacity specifications.
6 Tag, disconnect and plug the two suction hoses
that are attached to the hydraulic tank
shutoff valves.
7 Disconnect and plug the T-fitting located at the
return filter with the 2 hoses connected to it.
Cap the fitting on the return filter housing.
8 Disconnect and plug the supply hose for the
auxiliary power unit. Cap the fitting on the
hydraulic tank.
Genie S-60 & Genie S-65
Section 7 • Repair Procedures
FUEL AND HYDRAULIC TANKS
open closed
Component damage hazard. The
engine must not be started with
the hydraulic tank shutoff valves in
the position or component
CLOSED
damage will occur. If the tank
valves are closed, remove the key
from the key switch and tag the
machine to inform personnel of the
condition.
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