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1921 Slauson
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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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STEP 8 - CHECKING 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:
Liftgate is shipped with
ISO 32
oil. Use correct oil for climate conditions.
See
TABLES 44-1 & 44-2
for recommended brands of
ISO 32
&
ISO 15
oils.
1.
Unbolt and remove pump cover
(FIG. 43-1)
.
UNBOLTING PUMP COVER
FIG. 43-1
3.
If needed, add
fl
uid to the reservoir as fol-
lows. Pull out (no threads)
fi
ller cap
(FIG.
43-2)
. Fill the reservoir with hydraulic
fl
uid to
level shown in
FIG. 43-2
. Reinstall
fi
ller cap
(FIG. 43-2)
.
POWER UNIT FLUID LEVEL
FIG. 43-2
2.
Check the hydraulic
fl
uid level
in reservoir as follows. With
Liftgate stowed, or platform at
vehicle bed height, level should
be as shown in
FIG. 43-2
.
CAUTION
Pump cover must be correctly
secured to prevent it from be-
coming a hazard. To secure pump
cover, the long side of the holder
fl ats must butt against pump cov-
er as shown in the illustration.
4.
Bolt on the pump cover as shown
in
FIG. 43-1
. Torque the bolts (cap
screws) to
10-14 lb-in
.
CAP SCREW,
5/16”-18
(2 PLACES)
HOLDER FLAT
(2 PLACES)
FLAT WASHER,
5/16”
(2 PLACES)
NYLON NUT,
5/16”-18
(2 PLACES)
PUMP COVER
POWER UNIT
(REF)
FILLER
CAP
RESERVOIR
3”(PD)
1-1/2”(GD)
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