Maxon MXT-25, Maintenance Manual

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ve. Santa Fe Springs, CA. 90670 (800) 227-41
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AX (888) 771-7713
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CHANGING HYDRAULIC FLUID
CAUTION
Keep dirt, water and other contaminants from entering the hydraulic system.
Before opening the hydraulic fl uid reservoir fi ller cap, drain plug and hydrau-
lic lines, clean up contaminants that can get in the openings. Also, protect the
openings from accidental contamination.
+50 to +120 Degrees F - Grade ISO 32
Below + 70 Degrees F - Grade ISO 15 or MIL-H-5606
NOTE:
Use correct grade of hydraulic fl uid for your location.
See
TABLES 15-1 & 15-2
for recommended brands.
1.
Unbolt and remove pump cover
(FIG. 16-1)
. Place empty 5
gallon bucket under drain plug
(FIG. 16-2)
.
2.
Open and raise platform to vehicle bed
height. Remove drain plug
(FIG. 16-2)
.
Drain hydraulic fl uid.
UNBOLTING PUMP COVER
FIG. 16-1
POWER UNIT
FIG. 16-2
DRAIN PLUG
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
CAP SCREW,
5/16”-18
(2 PLACES)
COVER
BRACKET
(2 PLACES)
FLAT WASHER,
5/16”
(2 PLACES)
NYLON NUT,
5/16”-18
(2 PLACES)
PUMP COVER
POWER UNIT
(REF)
FILLER
CAP
RESERVOIR