© 2007 ICS, Blount Inc.
F/N 521599 Oct 07
P95 OPERATOR’S MANUAL
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OPERATION
OPERATION
Do not operate the power until you have read the operating manual.
1. Crankcase Oil Level: Always check the oil level before starting the engine. Make sure the oil level is at the FULL
MARK on the dipstick. Do not overfill. Use detergent oil classified “For Service SE, SF, SG” as specified in the
engine operating and maintenance manual. See engine manual for oil viscosity grade.
2. Engine Fuel Level: Check the fuel level. If low, fill with un-leaded gasoline with a minimum of 85 octane.
3. Hydraulic Fluid: Check the dip stick in the hydraulic fluid reservoir for the proper fiuid level. Use fluids meeting the
following specifications.
U.S.A.
Metric
50˚F - 450 SSU Maximum
10˚C - 95 CST Maximum
100˚F - 130-200 SSU
38˚C - 27-42 CST
140˚F - 85 SSU Minimum)
60˚C - 16.5 CST Minimum
Pour Point
-10˚F (-23˚C) Min. (cold start up)
Viscosity Index
(ASTM D-2220) 140 Min.
Demulsibility
(ASTM D-1401) 30 Minutes Max.
Flash Point
(ASTM D-92) 340˚F (171˚C) Min.
Rust Inhibition
(ASTM D-665 A&B) Pass
Oxidation
(ASTM D-943) 1,000 Hrs. Min.
Pump Wear Test
(ASTM D-2882) 60 mg Max.
The following fluids work well over a wide temperature range, allow moisture to settle out and resist biological
growth that may occur in cool operating hydraulic circuits. These fluids are recommended by ICS. Other fluids that
meet or exceed the specifications of these fluids may also be used.
Chevron
AW-MV-32
Exxon
"Univis" J-26
Mobile
D.T.E. 13
Gulf
"Harmony" AW-HVI-150-32
Shell
"Tellus" T-32
Texaco
"Rando" HD-HZ
Union
"Unax" AW-WR-32
Terresolve
EnviroLogic 132
3. The recommended hose length is 25 ft (8 m) with a 1/2 inch (12.7 mm) inside diameter. The hoses must have a
working pressure rating of at least 2500 psi/175 bar. Each hose end must have male thread ends compatible with
H.T.M.A. (HYDRAULIC TOOL MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION) quick disconnect fittings (NPT type threads).