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g0664 heavy duty Metal-Cutting Bandsaw
Hydraulic System
Checking Hydraulic fluid
1. Check the fluid level gauge located on the
side of the tank. (
figure 48). the fluid level
indicator should be above half.
—if the fluid level is low, add until it is full.
4. remove the tank vent cap.
5. Clean the tank vent with mineral spirits and
let air dry.
6. Clean the tank screen with mineral spirits and
blow dry with compressed air.
7. inspect the screen and tank vent for any
holes and replace if any damage exists.
8. open the tank by removing the hex bolts that
secure the lid.
9. Wipe out as much residual fluid and contami-
nants from the tank as possible. We highly
recommend that the tank be cleaned out with
a pressure washer or steam cleaner and fully
dried with compressed air for best results.
10. reinstall the tank lid and screen.
11. replace the drain plug, then fill the tank with
15 liters of iso 15 or equivalent fluid, then
reinstall the tank vent cap.
Changing Hydraulic fluid (figure 49)
Always wear safety gog-
gles when servicing the
hydraulic system.
Hydraulic fluid Type
Qty
iso 15 or equivalent ...................................... 15l
1. disConneCt BandsaW FroM poWer!
2. unbolt and remove the tank, then place it on
blocks high enough to get a 3 gallon drain
pan under it.
3. remove the drain plug and allow the tank to
empty into the drain pan.
figure 48.
Hydraulic fluid tank gauge.
Fluid level
gauge
Fluid level
indicator
figure 49.
Hydraulic fluid tank.
tank Vent Cap
tank screen
tank lid
drain plug
2. inspect for burnt-smelling or tan-colored,
water-contaminated hydraulic fluid. if the fluid
is contaminated, clean the tank filter/strainer,
flush the system, and replace the fluid.
