Snorkel A38E Parts And Service Manual page 109

4.4 Lubrication
Refer to Table 4-1 and Figure 4-1 for location and
lubrication intervals required for the items that
necessitate lubrication service. Refer to the
appropriate sections for lubrication information on the
Hydraulic Oil Tank and Filter.
Grease Fitting
GREASE FITTINGS
Wipe each grease fitting before and after greasing.
Using multipurpose grease in a grease gun, pump the
grease into the fitting until grease just begins to
appear at the edges of the pivot, then wipe of any
excess grease.
Grease Fitting Locations
Lower Boom
Upper Boom
Telescopic Boom
Lower Cylinder (including Trunnions)
Upper Cylinder
Telescopic Cylinder
Master Cylinder
Slave Cylinder
Steering Cylinder
Torque Arms
Pinion Gearbox & Slew Bearing Assembly
Total
SLEW RING
Grease Slew Ring evenly and sparingly every 10
hours or 7 days as per the intervals in Table 4-1.
DO NOT subject this area to powerwashing.
A38E Work Platform
Maintenance Process
(Grease Type - Lithium Sulphate, Water Resistant, ISO220 Oil + NLG#2 Thickness e.g. Mobil HP222)
Figure 4-1: Lubrication Points
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PIVOT PINS
Apply grease liberally to the Pivot Pin and Pin Lock
Plate locations using a brush or cloth. Force as much
grease as possible between the Pins & Pin Lock
Plates and the Weldments. Wipe away all excess
grease.
HYDRAULIC OIL TANK AND FILTER
(Figure 4-2)
Fluid Level
With platform fully lowered i.e. stowed, oil should be
visible on the dipstick. If the oil is NOT visible, fill the
tank until oil (ISO#46) is then visible on the dipstick.
2
DO NOT fill above the upper line on the dipstick or
1
when the platform is elevated.
1
Note: oil grades may vary depending on machine
3 specification. Contact Snorkel Product Support for
further advice.
2
1
Oil and Filter Replacement
2
1. Operate the platform for 10-15 minutes to bring
2
the hydraulic oil up to normal operating
2
temperature.
4
3
Wear safety gloves and safety glasses when
handling hot oil (hydraulic oil can be a skin
irritant). The hydraulic oil may be of sufficient
temperature to cause burns.
C A U T I O N
Section
4.4
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