Replace The Hydraulic Filter Elements - Genie S-100 Service Manual

January 2010
REV A
D-12
Replace the Hydraulic Filter
Elements
Genie requires that this procedure
be performed every 1000 hours or
annually, whichever comes first.
Replacement of the hydraulic tank return filter is
essential for good machine performance and
service life. A dirty or clogged filter may cause the
machine to perform poorly and continued use may
cause component damage. Extremely dirty
conditions may require that the filter be replaced
more often.
Tank Return Filter
Burn hazard. Beware of hot oil.
Contact with hot oil may cause
severe burns.
Perform this procedure with the
engine off.
1 Open the ground controls side turntable side
cover and locate the tank return filters.
2 Place a suitable container under the hydraulic
tank return filters.
3 Remove each filter with an oil filter wrench.
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Section 4 • Scheduled Maintenance Procedures
4 Apply a thin layer of clean oil to the new oil filter
gaskets.
5 Install the new hydraulic return filter element and
tighten it securely by hand. Clean up any oil that
may have spilled during the installation
procedure.
6 Use a permanent ink marker to write the date
and number of hours from the hour meter on the
filters.
7 Start the engine from the ground controls.
8 Inspect the filters and related components to
be sure that there are no leaks.
Medium and High Pressure Hydraulic Filters
S-100 & S-105 & S-120 & S-125
CHECKLIST D PROCEDURES
Burn hazard. Beware of hot oil.
Contact with hot oil may cause
severe burns.
The medium pressure filter is for
the charge pump and the high
pressure filters are for the drive
circuit.
Perform this procedure with the
engine off.
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