Fuel; Fluid Level And Temperature Gauge; Engine Oil - Snorkel 460SJ Operator's Manual

Chapter 5 – Gauges and Displays
• Red – Stop the operation of the machine and engine
as quickly as possible to reduce damage to the en-
gine.
• Amber – Warning or check engine. Take the machine
to a service center as soon as convenient.

Fuel

The fuel gauge is located on top of the diesel or gasoline
tank (refer to Figure 5.3). Read the fuel gauge at the line
in the clear plastic window. The gauge indicates the fuel
tank level in fractions of a full tank.
Figure 5.3 – Hydraulic Reservoir and Fuel Tank
Note
Do not run a diesel fuel tank empty. Air in the fuel line
makes the engine hard to start.
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Fluid Level and
Temperature Gauge
Fuel Gauge

Fluid Level and Temperature Gauge

A sight gauge on the reservoir displays the level and
temperature of the hydraulic fluid (refer to Figure 5.3).
Check the fluid level with the aerial platform in the stowed
position, booms completely down and retracted. Other-
wise, the cylinders act as large reservoirs for hydraulic
fluid making the level appear too low. The fluid should be
visible in the sight gauge.
If the temperature rises above 200°F (93°C) stop machine
operation and let the fluid cool before resuming operation.

Engine Oil

The engine oil level is measured with a dipstick. The dip-
stick is the only way to accurately determine the engine
oil level. The engine oil level should always be between
the add and full marks on the dipstick.
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