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Section 7
Hydraulic System
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2. Connect the discharge hose from an oil transfer pump to the fill port and pump the fresh
oil into the reservoir.
NOTE
Oil from a new drum does not meet the cleanliness requirements of the hydraulic
system. For this reason, it is important to use an oil transfer pump that will force
oil through the return filter into the reservoir.
3. Check the oil sight gauge on the reservoir to ensure proper fill level.
4. Remove the hose from the case drain on the main hydraulic pump to make sure the pump
case fills with oil. With the hose removed, head pressure from the reservoir will force oil
into the pump case.
Oil in the pump case provides internal lubrication for the main hydraulic pump.
Failure to the fill the pump case with oil will allow air to become trapped inside,
damaging the pump.
5. Disconnect the discharge hose from the fill port and replace the fill port cap.
6. Follow the initial startup sequence in Section 4, Operation, to ensure the system fills with
oil.
7. Check the sight gauge again and follow the same procedure to add additional oil if
necessary.
Electric Motor Bump
Bumping is defined as allowing the electric motor to start rotating, but stopping it before the
motor gets up to full speed.
Whenever the hydraulic reservoir is emptied or the hydraulic pump has been changed, bumping
the electric motor is suggested. This procedure will ensure the hydraulic pump is full of oil and
deter cavitation which will cause the hydraulic pump to fail prematurely.
Do not perform this procedure until the correct motor rotation and the presence of hydraulic oil in
the hydraulic pump case drain line has been confirmed.
1. Start the pump in recirculation mode, count two seconds and turn the pump off.
2. Repeat this process six times before allowing the hydraulic pump to create pressure.