Check Oil Level In Axle Gearbox; Change Oil In Axle Gearbox; Bleeding Oscillating Axle Cylinders - Skyjack SJ61T Service Manual

Service and Maintenance
5.9-3

Check Oil Level in Axle Gearbox

1. Remove plug 1 from gear box.
2. Check oil level. Oil level should be even with
the bottom of plug hole 1. Add oil if needed.
(Refer to Section 2
Gearbox
5.9-4

Change Oil in Axle Gearbox

1. Ensure aerial platform is on a firm level
surface and is in stowed position.
2. Turn main power disconnect switch to off
position.
3. Place suitable container under the gearbox.
4. Remove fill plug.
5. Remove drain plug to allow oil to drain into
container.
Fill/Check Port
6. Reinstall drain plug.
Gearbox is filled when oil is leaking from
7. Refi ll gearb ox wi th new o il as per
specifications. (Refer to
manual)
8. Reinstall fill/check plug.
5.9-5

Bleeding Oscillating Axle Cylinders

Page 220
for specifications).
1
Drain Port
Gearbox
NOTE
the check port.
Section 2 of this
December 2007
If the axle oscillation system is not operating properly,
the stability of the aerial platform is compromised and
it may tip over.
Items you will need before starting
• oil container
• hose lines (to reach from bleeders to bucket)
• 10" high ramp
1. Locate bleeders on either side of the axle
cylinder.
3. Start bleeding from one side of the aerial
platform that will be driven up the ramp.
4. Hook up hose line to top bleeder and keep
bottom bleeder capped.
5. Ensure bleeder hose drains oil into container
when aerial platform is driving.
6. Drive aerial platform up and down the ramp
until only a continuous stream of fluid is
being released from the bleeders.
7. Repeat step 6 with the otherside.
8. Ensure bleeders are capped.
Section 5 - Procedures
Telescopic Boom Series
Models SJ61T & SJ66T
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