Cleaning The Strainer (Optional) - Labrie TOP SELECT Maintenance Manual

Cleaning the Strainer (optional)

: The following procedure only applies to units equipped with a strainer in their hydraulic tank.
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To clean the optional strainer, apply the following procedure:
1. Ensure that the parking brake is applied.
2. Start the truck's engine.
3. Turn ON the hydraulic pump.
DANGER!
Always apply the Lockout/Tagout procedure when maintenance or inspection is done
on the vehicle.
4.
Extend all cylinders (tailgate, loading bucket, etc.).
5.
Raise the body and install the safety prop.
6.
Disengage the hydraulic pump.
7.
Turn OFF the engine.
8. Apply the Lockout/Tagout procedure (see Lockout/Tagout Procedure on page 22).
9. Clean around the filler cap and remove it.
CAUTION!
Some hydraulic tanks are pressurized (3 to 5 psi). Open the filler cap slowly.
10.
Empty the hydraulic tank completely (see Emptying the Hydraulic Tank on page 77).
11.
Once the tank is completely empty, reinstall the drain plug.
Figure 7-6 Hydraulic tank
12.
Remove the hose clamp from the suction hose (see Figure 7-7).
13.
Slide the hose over the pipe until it clears the ball valve (slide towards the frame of the vehicle).
14.
Remove the strainer (see Figure 7-8) from the tank port.
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