Fuel And Hydraulic Tanks; Hydraulic Reservoir - Genie Z-45/22 Service Manual

Section 7 - Repair Procedures

Fuel and Hydraulic Tanks

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Hydraulic Reservoir

The primary functions of the hydraulic reservoir
are to cool, clean and deaerate the hydraulic fluid
during operation. This reservoir has a 25 gallon
(94.5 liters) capacity and an oil level gauge with
temperature indicator. It utilizes internal suction
strainers for the pump supply suction lines and
has an external return line filter.
How to Remove the Hydraulic
Reservoir
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 and cause
severe component damage.
1 Raise the primary boom until it is horizontal to
access the anchor hook.
2 Close the two hydraulic tank valves located at
the main pump.
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3 Completely drain the oil from the reservoir by
removing the drain plug located in the bottom
front of reservoir.
Burn hazard. Contact with hot oil
may cause severe burns.
4 Disconnect the hydraulic hoses from the
reservoir.
5 Remove the reservoir anchor hook from the
back of the reservoir.
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6 Remove the mounting fasteners from the
bottom of the reservoir.
7 Use an appropriate lifting device to remove the
reservoir from the machine.
Always use pipe thread sealant
when re-installing the drain plug.
Use only Dexron II equivalent
hydraulic fluid.
Be sure to open the two hydraulic
tank valves and prime the pump
after installing the pump.
How to Prime the Pump
1 Gasoline/LPG models: Disconnect the ignition
coil wire and isolate it from ground.
Diesel models: Disconnect the wiring to the
injection pump fuel-on solenoid
2 Crank the engine with the starter motor for 15
seconds.
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