Hydraulic Oil Tank And Filter; Fluid Level; Oil And Filter Replacement - Upright MX19 Service And Parts Manual

Section 3 - Service & Repair
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YDRAULICS
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Y D R A U L I C
F L
LUID EVEL
With the platform fully lowered, check the oil
level through the side of the tank. The level
should be between the "max" and "min" lines..
DO NOT fill above the MAX line on the tank.
DO NOT fill when the Platform is elevated.
O F
IL AND
1. Operate the work platform for 10-15 minutes
to bring the hydraulic oil up to normal operat-
ing temperature.
2. Provide a suitable container to catch the
drained oil. Hydraulic tank has a 12.9 liter
(3.4 gal) capacity.
3. Remove the drain plug and allow all oil to
drain. Dispose of hydraulic fluid properly--
contact your local oil recycler.
4. Clean magnet on drain plug and reinstall.
5. Unscrew the filter (located beside valve
block, easily accessed through the left mod-
ule) from the filter assembly.
6. Apply a thin film of clean hydraulic oil to the
gasket of the replacement filter.
7. Screw the replacement filter onto the filter
head until the gasket makes contact, then
rotate the filter 3/4 of a turn further.
8. Fill the hydraulic reservoir with hydraulic oil
until the oil level is between the minimum and
maximum lines on the tank. Do not fill above
the maximum line on the tank. Hydraulic tank
has a 12.9 liter (3.4 gal) capacity.
9. Operate all machine functions and recheck
the fluid level. Add fluid if necessary.
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
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ILTER EPLACEMENT
A F
N D I L T E R
1. Filler Cap
2. Drain Line Fitting
3. Return Line Fitting
4. Suction Line Fitting
5. Suction Filter
NOTE : Drain plug underneath tank
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Hydraulics
Figure 3-5: Hydraulic Oil Tank and Filter
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