Checking Hydraulic Oil Level - Winnebago Itasca Ellipse Owner's Manual

SECTION 10 –
SLIDEOUT ROOMS AND LEVELING
4. See the Leveling System Operator's Manual
supplied in your InfoCase for troubleshooting
instructions or operating the leveling system
if jacks fail to retract or any other functions
fail.
CHECKING HYDRAULIC OIL
LEVEL
See the Leveling System Operator's Manual
in your InfoCase for complete maintenance
instructions and information.
All maintenance should be done as part of the
normal servicing of the coach.
The hydraulic oil level should be checked
when the vehicle is first purchased, and then
twice a year - or more often if an oil leak develops
in the system.
The hydraulic pump is located under the
entrance step. Lift up step cover and remove
storage bin (if equipped) to access.
Jacks and Slideout Positions
To get an accurate indication of oil level:
• Leveling Jacks must be UP
• Slideout Rooms must be IN
Checking Dipstick
The hydraulic oil level is checked with a
dipstick built into the breather/filler cap on top of
the oil reservoir, which is part of the hydraulic
pump/manifold assembly.
NOTE: Always clean away any dirt and debris
from the top of the reservoir before
removing the breather cap to avoid entry
of debris and contamination of hydraulic
oil in the reservoir, which could lead to
pump failure or other problems.
The oil level should be between the two marks
on the breather cap dipstick shown in the
following photo.
10-12
Hydraulic Oil
FULL Level
Hydraulic Oil Breather Cap/Dipstick
-Typical View
NOTE: Overfilling the hydraulic reservoir can
cause leakage of oil through the breather
cap.
Hydraulic Fluid Recommendation
®
HWH specialty hydraulic fluid or Dexron
III automatic transmission fluid is recommended
for use in this system.
DO NOT USE brake fluid or hydraulic jack
oil, which can damage the seals and cause leaks.
Hydraulic Oil
Level ADD
Mark
®