Check For Hydraulic Leaks; Check The Hydraulic Oil Level - Genie AWP Super Series Service Manual

Service Manual
Checklist A Procedures
A-5 C heck for Hy draulic Leak s
A-5

Check for Hydraulic Leaks

Genie specifications require that this procedure be
performed every 8 hours or daily, whichever comes
first.
Detecting hydraulic fluid leaks is essential to
operational safety and good machine performance.
Undiscovered leaks can develop into hazardous
conditions, impair machine functions and damage
machine components.
1 Inspect for hydraulic oil puddles, dripping or
residue on or around the following areas:
• Hydraulic power unit—tank, valves, fittings
• Flow control valve
• Ground area under the machine
• Hydraulic hoses and fittings
• Hydraulic cylinder(s)
IWPS models: Hydraulic manifolds and foot pump
IWPS models with Power Wheel Assist Option:
• Hydraulic motor and hoses
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A-6 C heck the Hy draulic Oil Lev el
A-6

Check the Hydraulic Oil Level

Genie specifications require that this procedure be
performed every 8 hours or daily, whichever comes
first.
Maintaining the hydraulic oil at the proper level is
essential to machine operation. Improper hydraulic
oil levels can damage hydraulic components. Daily
checks allow the inspector to identify changes in oil
level that might indicate the presence of hydraulic
system problems.
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Hydraulic System
Hydraulic fluid
Hydraulic tank capacity -
all models
AWP Super Series • IWP Super Series
Be sure the platform is fully lowered.
Remove the fasteners from the hydraulic
power unit cover.
Remove the power unit cover.
Check the sight gauge on the side of the
hydraulic tank.
Result: The hydraulic oil level should be visible
in the middle of the sight gauge.
Add oil if needed. Do not overfill.
Replace the cover.
September 2016
Chevron Rando HD
equivalent
3 quarts
2.8 liters
Part No. 38139