Autoquip PLTC-58120, Installation, Operation And Service Manual

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6.2.4 Oil Requirements
Follow recommendations below that apply to your application.
Environment (Ambient Temperature) Recommended Oil
Indoor locations with variable temperatures: 30 - 100 degrees F. 5W 30 or 5W 40 Multiviscosity Motor Oil
Indoor locations with constant temperatures: 60 - 80 degrees F. SAE 20 Motor Oil
Outdoor locations: 30 - 120 degrees F.
5W 30 or 5W 40 Multiviscosity Motor Oil
Outdoor locations: 10 degrees F below 0 to 100 degrees F. 5W 20 or 5W 30 Multiviscosity Motor Oil
Cold Storage Warehouse: 10 - 40 degrees F. Contact local Autoquip Service Rep.
Note: All oils are detergent type.
6.2.5 Oil Capacity
*Contractor Polyethylene Tank: Oil capacity is approximately: (5.5) gallons or (22) quarts.
*Vertical Steel Tank: Oil capacity is approximately: (10) gallons or (40) quarts.
*Large Vertical Steel Tank: Oil capacity is approximately: (12) gallons or (48) quarts.
Steel Tube Tank for Internal Power Units: Oil capacity is approximately (2) gallons or (8) quarts.
* Oil level should be 1" to 1-1/2" below the top of the reservoir.
Use approved fluids only. Use of unauthorized fluids may
cause damage to seals and hosing.
Do Not Use:

Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF)

Hydraulic Jack Oil

Brake Fluids
6.3 General Maintenance
6.3.1 Hydraulic Cylinder Repair
6.3.1.1. Cylinder Removal
1. Raise lift to its full height and engage maintenance device.
See “Maintenance Device” section.
2. Disconnect electrical power to lift. Follow lock out-tag out procedure.
3. Disconnect cylinder hose at the tee connection on the Base assembly.
Place the open end of the hose in a container to receive oil spillage.
4. Remove the setscrew or hex bolt in the cylinder upper leg clevis
(otherwise known as the Trunnion clevis).
5. Secure the cylinder from dropping on the floor. Remove the cylinder pin
from the upper leg clevis.
6. Lift the cylinder out of the leg assembly.
7. Push the piston rod into the cylinder to eject as much oil as possible into a container.
NOTICE