Hydraulics - Snorkel TM12 Service Manual

Section 3 - Service & Repair
3-7 H
YDRAULICS
H
Y D R A U L I C
F L
LUID
With platform fully lowered, oil should be visible between
Max/Min lines on the tank (or on the dip stick (if fitted)
which can be found on the bottom of the filling cap).
If not, then add or remove oil to adjust the oil level to the
correct level.
DO NOT fill above the Max line 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. Open the chassis door.
3. Remove Hydraulic oil using a suitable pump. The
Hydraulic tank has a 7,2 liter (1.9 US gal.) capacity.
4. Extract Filter module by removing the 3 screws
shown in fig 2.
5. Remove Spring and replace Old filter
6. Ensure the filter is sitting correctly and refit Spring
7. Apply a thin film of clean hydraulic oil (ISO #46) to
the 'O' Ring housed in the Filter Lid.
8. Refit the three screws shown in Fig 2.
9. Fill the hydraulic reservoir with hydraulic oil until the
oil comes up just past the Min line .
Hydraulic tank has a 7,2 liter ( 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.
O T
I L A N K
EVEL
F R
ILTER EPLACEMENT
A F
N D I L T E R
1. Tank
2. Hose Fittings
3. Suction Screen
4. Filter Module
5. Filter Cap
!
Figure 3-5: Hydraulic Oil Tank and Filter
2
1
Fig 1
Filter
Filter
Fig 2
Filter screws

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5
4
3
Filler Cap
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