Hydraulic Oil - Changing; Hydraulic Oil Filter - Changing - Wallenstein WX540 Operator's Manual

Service and Maintenance
7.5 Hydraulic Oil – Changing
Change the hydraulic oil at 100 hours of operation or
annually.
• Hydraulic oil type: Dexron® III ATF
• Hydraulic reservoir volume: 1.8 US gal (7 L). An extra
1/2 gal (1–2 liters) may be required to top up the circuit.
CAUTION!
Risk of burns to exposed skin.
Hydraulic oil becomes hot during
operation. Hoses, lines and other
parts become hot as well. Wait for
the oil and components to cool
before starting any maintenance or
inspection work.
The hydraulic tank drain plug is located under the machine. A
3/8" Allen (hex) wrench is required to remove it.
Fig. 35 – Hydraulic Tank Drain Plug
Procedure
1. Place a drain pan of suitable capacity under the drain plug.
2. Clean the area around drain and remove the drain plug.
3. Allow the oil to fully drain, then flush the tank.
4. Dispose of used oil in an environmentally safe manner.
5. Replace the plug and fill the tank with clean oil, up to the
full mark on the dipstick.
6. Start the machine up and cycle hydraulic functions to purge
air from the system.
7. Stop the engine and recheck the oil level. Top up to the full
mark.
7.6 Hydraulic Oil Filter – Changing
Change hydraulic oil filter at 100 hours of operation or
annually.
The filter is located on side of the hydraulic oil tank.
Risk of burns to exposed skin.
Hydraulic oil becomes hot during
operation. Hoses, lines and other
parts become hot as well. Wait for
the oil and components to cool
before starting any maintenance or
inspection work.
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Procedure
1. Place a drain pan of suitable capacity under the filter head.
2. Remove the oil filter. An oil filter wrench may be required.
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3. Apply a light coat of clean oil to the seal on the new filter
and install it. Tighten by hand only.
4. Run the machine for 1–2 minutes operating the cylinder.
Check filter head for oil leaks.
5. If a leak is found, shut off the machine and correct it.
6. Check hydraulic reservoir oil level. Top up as required.
7. Dispose of spilled oil in an environmentally safe manner.
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CAUTION!
Fig. 36 – Hydraulic Oil filter
WX540, WX540L
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