9
1
1921 Slauson
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ve. Santa Fe Springs, CA. 90670 (800) 227-41
16 F
AX (888) 771-7713
CHECKING HYDRAULIC FLUID
NOTE:
If the hydraulic fl uid in the reservoir is contaminated, do the
CHANGING
HYDRAULIC
FLUID
procedure in this section.
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 10-1 and 10-2
for recommended brands.
1.
Open and lower platform to ground level.
Unfasten latch and remove the pump cover
(FIG. 9-1)
.
CHECKING FLUID LEVEL
FIG. 9-2
3.
Reinstall fi ller cap
(FIG. 9-2)
.
2.
Remove threaded fi ller cap
(FIG. 9-2)
.
Check the hydraulic fl uid level in reservoir.
hydraulic fl uid level should be 1” below the
top of fi ller hole
(FIG. 9-2)
. If needed, add
hydraulic fl uid to fi ll the reservoir to the
level shown in
FIG. 9-2
.
FILLER CAP
RESERVOIR
4.
Reinstall the pump cover and fasten
latch
(FIG. 9-2)
.
1”
CAUTION
Pump Cover must be correctly secured
to prevent it from becoming a hazard.
To secure Pump Cover, fasten the rub-
ber latch on the Pump Box to the re-
ceiver on the Pump Box Cover.
LATCH
PUMP COVER
REMOVING / REINSTALLING
PUMP COVER
FIG. 9-1
