Lubrication And Information; Hydraulic System; Hydraulic Oil; Changing Hydraulic Oil - JLG 400S Service And Maintenance Manual

SECTION 2 - GENERAL
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LUBRICATION AND INFORMATION

Hydraulic System

1. The primary enemy of a hydraulic system is contamina-
tion. Contaminants enter the system by various means,
e.g., using inadequate hydraulic oil, allowing moisture,
grease, filings, sealing components, sand, etc., to enter
when performing maintenance, or by permitting the
pump to cavitate due to insufficient system warm-up or
leaks in the pump supply (suction) lines.
2. The design and manufacturing tolerances of the compo-
nent working parts are very close, therefore, even the
smallest amount of dirt or foreign matter entering a sys-
tem can cause wear or damage to the components and
generally results in faulty operation. Every precaution
must be taken to keep hydraulic oil clean, including
reserve oil in storage. Hydraulic system filters should be
checked, cleaned, and/or replaced as necessary, at the
specified intervals required in the Lubrication Chart in
Section 1. Always examine filters for evidence of metal
particles.
3. Cloudy oils indicate a high moisture content which per-
mits organic growth, resulting in oxidation or corrosion.
If this condition occurs, the system must be drained,
flushed, and refilled with clean oil.
4. It is not advisable to mix oils of different brands or types,
as they may not contain the same required additives or
be of comparable viscosities. Good grade mineral oils,
with viscosities suited to the ambient temperatures in
which the machine is operating, are recommended for
use.
NOTE: Metal particles may appear in the oil or filters of new
machines due to the wear-in of meshing components.

Hydraulic Oil

1. Refer to Section 1 for recommendations for viscosity
ranges.
2. JLG recommends Mobilfluid 424 hydraulic oil, which has
an SAE viscosity of 10W-30 and a viscosity index of 152.
NOTE: Start-up of hydraulic system with oil temperatures below -
15°F (-26°C) is not recommended. If it is necessary to start
the system in a sub-zero environment, it will be necessary
to heat the oil with a low density, 100VAC heater to a mini-
mum temperature of -15°F (-26°C).
3. The only exception to the above is to drain and fill the
system with Mobil DTE 13 oil or its equivalent. This will
allow start up at temperatures down to -20°F (-29°C).
However, use of this oil will give poor performance at
temperatures above 120°F (49°C). Systems using DTE 13
oil should not be operated at temperatures above 200°F
(94°C) under any condition.
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Changing Hydraulic Oil

1. Filter elements must be changed after the first 50 hours
of operation and every 300 hours (unless specified oth-
erwise) thereafter. If it is necessary to change the oil, use
only those oils meeting or exceeding the specifications
appearing in this manual. If unable to obtain the same
type of oil supplied with the machine, consult local sup-
plier for assistance in selecting the proper equivalent.
Avoid mixing petroleum and synthetic base oils.
2. Use every precaution to keep the hydraulic oil clean. If
the oil must be poured from the original container into
another, be sure to clean all possible contaminants from
the service container. Always clean the mesh element of
the filter and replace the cartridge any time the system
oil is changed.
3. While the unit is shut down, a good preventive mainte-
nance measure is to make a thorough inspection of all
hydraulic components, lines, fittings, etc., as well as a
functional check of each system, before placing the
machine back in service.

Lubrication Specifications

Specified lubricants, as recommended by the component
manufacturers, are always the best choice, however, multi-pur-
pose greases usually have the qualities which meet a variety of
single purpose grease requirements. Should any question
arise, regarding the use of greases in maintenance stock, con-
sult your local supplier for evaluation. Refer to Section 1 for an
explanation of the lubricant key designations appearing in the
Lubrication Chart.
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