Hydraulic Fluid - Snorkel TM12 Service Manual

MAINTENANCE

HYDRAULIC FLUID

The hydraulic fluid reservoir is located on the chassis door as shown in figure 2-13.
HYDRAULIC FLUID CHECK PROCEDURE
1. Make sure that the platform is fully lowered.
2. Open the chassis door.
3. Check that the fluid level is between the minimum
and the maximum level marks indicated on either the
side of the hydraulic tank or on the dipstick (if fitted).
The dipstick if fitted can be found on the bottom of
the filling cap.
4. To add hydraulic fluid, remove the filler cap as shown
in figure 2-13.
5. Add the recommended hydraulic fluid if necessary
using specifications set on page 24
BATTERY MAINTENANCE
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W A R N I N G
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NEVER add hydraulic uid to the reservoir if the platform is elevated.
W A R N I N G
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Explosive gas mixture hazard: Keep sparks, ames and smoking material away from batteries. ALWAYS wear
safety glasses when working near batteries. Battery uid is highly corrosive. Thoroughly rinse away any spilled uid
with clean water. ALWAYS replace batteries with Snorkel batteries or manufacture approved replacements weighing
26.3 kg (58lbs) each.
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FIGURE 2-13: Hydraulic reservoir
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FILLER CAP AND LEVEL
GAUGE
TM12