Oil Filter Cleaning/Replacement - Gearmore SPEDOVATORS Operation & Service Manual

8.5 OIL FILTER CLEANING OR REPLACEMENT
As shown in the maintenance chart, at fi xed dates it is necessary to replace the hydraulic oil fi lter
(drainage) placed on the tank.
Act as follows:
~ Carefully clean the hydraulic fi lter cover (Fig. 21, pos. 1) and its proximity.
~ Unscrew the four nuts on the fi lter cover.
~ Raise the fi lter cover.
~ Take out both the spring and the oil fi lter cartridge.
~ Insert the new fi lter, locate the spring, and press the spring with the cover until the
fi lter is completely closed.
~ Screw the four nuts.
The double pump Spedovators are equipped with a hydraulic oil fi lter also in the "Delivery" circuit
(Fig. 21, pos. 2), the single pump has one fi lter, the double pump has two fi lters. They shall be cleaned
and replaced on the same fi xed dates of the fi lter pos. 1. Remove the container by means of the proper
wrench, clean or replace the fi lter, then reassemble and screw tight.
Fig. 21
Pos. 2
If you are going to clean the oil fi lter, dip it in a tray fi lled with cleaning fl uid. Some hours later, blow
from outside towards inside with low pressure compressed air paying the greatest attention to make sure
foreign matters is removed.
Before performing any maintenance, make sure the machine has been laid fl at and rests on the
ground.
Pos. 1
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