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Maintenance
DRAINING HYDRAULIC OIL
Before draining the hydraulic tank
ensure the hydraulic oil is warm NOT
HOT and the skip is fully lowered.
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Place a suitable container under the tank and remove
the drain plug (A) allowing the oil to fully drain.
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Remove the blanking plate (B) and ensure inside the
tank is free of debris.
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Replace the blanking plate (B). Torque bolts (C) to
7Nm.
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Replace the drain plug (A). Torque to 5Nm.
B
C
A
D
E
H
REPLACING FILTER ELEMENTS
Always use replacement filters supplied by NC
other filters may be of lesser quality and lead to
increased wear in the hydraulic components
resulting in oil leaks.
SUCTION STRAINER FILTER
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Empty the tank according to the above procedure.
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The suction strainer is mounted on the inside of the
blanking plate. Unscrew and replace element.
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Replace the blanking plate (B) as per the above
procedure.
RETURN TO TANK FILTER
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Inspect indicator (D) daily. When indicator is red
the filter element needs replacing.
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Unscrew cap (E) to remove the old filter element
(F). The filter element is replaced inside the
re-useable chimney (G).
STEERING LINE PRESSURE FILTER
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Unscrew the bowl (H) and pull out the filter
element.
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Replace the filter element and refit the bowl.
F
G