Idex Hale Sam, Technical Manual

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Gearbox Oil Lever Sensor Cleaning
Prior to R&R, clean the gearbox oil level sensor prism surface as follows.
A.
Note cable tie locations, cut ONLY ties required to remove sensor.
B. At sensor, tag and disconnect electric connector.
C. Using 7/8-in wrench, remove sensor. See Figure 51.
D. Using mild detergent, water, and shop rag(s), wash sensor prism (tip of sensor).
E. Prior to installing sensor, test sensor as follows.
Connect sensor to harness according to tags.
Immerse tip of sensor in clean fresh gear oil.
Turn SAM system on.
Check Pump Controller, PUMP INFO tab, gearbox [REMAINING LIFE] does NOT indicate
LOW .
Turn SAM system off.
Disconnect sensor.
F. If sensor is functional, install sensor (see below).
Figure 51. Gearbox Oil Level Sensor R&R
If a gearbox oil level sensor fails, is damaged, or if the gear oil is changed due to excessive metal
partials; replace the sensor as follows.
Removal
A.
Note cable tie locations, cut ONLY ties required to R&R sensor.
B. At sensor, tag and disconnect electric connector.
C. Using 7/8-in wrench, remove sensor.
Installation
A.
Apply Loctite 580 to threads of new sensor.
(Use sealant sparingly to prevent sensor damage, do NOT allow sealant to cover
tip of sensor.)
B. Install sensor.