Hydraulic Oil Level Check - Ford Transit 1-Way Tipper Supplementary Owner's Handbook

1 Way Hand Book Nov'14:11-12 Seat Transit
Checking the Hydraulic Oil Level
Ensure body prop is correctly deployed, with ignition keys removed
and vehicle doors locked, before attempting to check the hydraulic
reservoir oil level.
• Park the vehicle on a firm level surface and apply the handbrake.
• Raise the Tipper bed.
• Raise the Body Prop by pulling up on the handle.
• Rotate the Body Prop past the vertical until it stops.
• Lower the body until it stops. Body Prop should be in location cup under
bed floor.
• Turn the Tipper Isolation Switch to the 'OFF' position.
• Remove the keys from the vehicle ignition.
• Visually check the oil level against the Hydraulic Oil Level decal, or
unscrew the oil filler cap and check the oil level on the integral dipstick.
If required top up with hydraulic oil ISO 32.
• Replace the oil filler cap and lower the Tipper bed.
Oil level decal
Do not top up further than the MAX mark.
An accurate reading can only be taken with body on prop.
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Oil level dipstick
CAUTION
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