REED M2200 Technical Manual page 41

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OPERATION and MAINTENANCE
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HYDRAULIC SYSTEM MAINTENANCE ITEM
DESCRIPTIONS
FLUID
Check fluid level and oil clarity daily with sight gauge provided. Maintain level at full
mark. Add hydraulic oil through the return filter fill port when necessary.
TANK BREATHER
Clean every 50 hours of operation. Remove from tank, clean with solvent and air blow
dry.
FILTER
Change after first 50 hours of operation. Thereafter change every 250 hours of
operation or when condition gauge indicates change is necessary.
HYDRAULIC TANK
Change oil in tank every 500 hours of operation or yearly, whichever comes first.
HYDRAULIC FLUID
The hydraulic system is filled with Shell Oil Company TELLUS #46. It is to be used in
ambient temperatures of 39-90° F (4-32° C). The normal fluid temperature will range
from 100-167° F (38-75° C).
For ambient temperatures of 90° F (32° C) and above, use fluid designated with an
ISO rating of 68. Use ISO 32 for ambient temperatures of 32° F (4° C) and below.
Use Only Shell Tellus 46 or Equivalent
Never Mix with Other Types of Fluids
Always Use Clean and New Fluid
Using impure or other type of fluids not specified will contaminate the hydraulic system
and lead to eventual system malfunction and/or damage.
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