Hydraulics; Hydraulic Oil Tank And Filter; Figure 3-5: Hydraulic Oil Tank And Filter - Snorkel TM12 Service And Parts Manual

Hydraulics

3-7 H
YDRAULICS
H
Y D R A U L I C
F L
LUID EVEL
With Platform fully lowered, oil should be visible on
the dipstick, if not, fill the tank until oil registers on the
dipstick. DO NOT fill above the lower line on the
dipstick or when the Platform is elevated.
O
IL AND
1. Operate the work platform for 10-15 minutes to
bring the hydraulic oil up to normal operating tem-
perature.
2. Provide a suitable container to catch the drained
oil. Hydraulic tank has a 7,2 litre (1.9 US gal.)
capacity.
3. Open module door.
4. Remove the magnetic drain plug and allow all oil to
drain.
5. Check the magnetic plug for metal fragments.
6. Clean and re-install the drain plug.
7. Un-thread the suction screen from the tank.
8. Wash the suction screen in cleaning solvent and
then blow out with clean compressed air.
9. Apply a thin film of clean hydraulic oil (ISO #46) to
the threads and re-install the suction screen.
10. Un-thread the filter from the filter head.
11. Apply a thin film of clean hydraulic oil (ISO #46) to
the gasket of the replacement filter.
12. Thread the replacement filter onto the filter head
until the gasket makes contact, then rotate the filter
¾ of a turn further.
13. Fill the hydraulic reservoir with hydraulic oil until
the oil comes up just past the end of the dipstick.
Hydraulic tank has a 7,2 litre (1.9 US gallon)
capacity.
C A U T I O N
!
The hydraulic oil may be of sufficient temperature to cause burns. Wear safety gloves and safety
glasses when handling hot oil.
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O T
I L A N K
F R
ILTER EPLACEMENT
A F
N D I L T E R
1. Tank
2. Drain Plug
3. Hose Fitting
4. Suction Screen
Right Side Door
Left Side, Behind Panel
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Section 3 - Service & Repair

Figure 3-5: Hydraulic Oil Tank and Filter

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Filler Cap
Filter
Filter
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