Stanley GPV18 V SERIES, User Manual

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OPERATION
PREPARATION FOR USE
Do not operate the power unit until you have read the
engine operating and maintenance instructions manual
furnished with the unit.
1. ENGINE CRANKCASE OIL LEVEL
Always check the oil level before starting the engine. Make
sure the oil level is at the FULL MARK on the dipstick. Do
not overfill. Use detergent oil classified "For Service SE,
SF, SG" as specified in the engine operating and mainte -
nance manual. See engine manual for oil viscosity grade.
2. ENGINE FUEL LEVEL
Check the fuel level. If low, fill with un-leaded gasoline with
a minimum of 85 octane.
3. HYDRAULIC FLUID
Check the sight pipe or hydraulic fluid level in the hydrau -
lic fluid reservoir as follows: Proper fluid level is indicated
when the center section of the sight pipe is dark. If the cen -
ter section of the sight pipe is not dark, add hydraulic fluid.
Use fluids meeting the following specifications.
Viscosity (Fluid Thickness)
U.S. METRIC
50°F 450 SSU Maximum 10°C 95 C.S.
100°F 130-200 SSU 38°C 27-42 C.S.
140°F 85 SSU Minimum 60°C 16.5 C.S. Min
Pour Point -10°F/-23°C Minimum (for cold startup)
Viscosity Index (ASTM D-2220) 140 Minimum
Demulsibility (ASTM D-1401) 30 Minutes Maximum
Flash Point (ASTM D-92) 340°F/171°C Minimum
Rust Inhibition (ASTM D-665 A & B) Pass
Oxidation (ASTM D-943) 1000 Hours Minimum
Pump Wear Test (ASTM D-2882) 60 mg Maximum
The following fluids work well over a wide temperature
range, allow moisture to settle out and resist biological
growth that may occur in cool operating hydraulic circuits.
These fluids are recommended by Stanley Hydraulic Tools.
Other fluids that meet or exceed the specifications of these
fluids may also be used.
Chevron AW-MV-32
Exxon "Univis" J-26
Mobil D.T.E. 13
Gulf "Harmony" AW-HVI-150-32
Shell "Tellus" T-32
Texaco "Rando" HD-AZ
Union "Unax" AW-WR-32
Terresolve EnviroLogic 132
4. HYDRAULIC CONNECTIONS
The recommended hose length is 8 m/25 ft with a 12.7
mm/1/2 inch inside diameter. The hoses must have a work -
ing pressure rating of at least 175 bar/2500 psi. Each hose
end must have male thread ends compatible with H.T.M.A.
(HYDRAULIC TOOL MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION)
quick disconnect fittings.
Figure 1. Control Panel
Facing the control panel, the left-hand male quick discon -
nect fitting is the PRESSURE FLUID OUT fitting. The right-
hand female quick disconnect fitting is the RETURN FLUID
IN fitting (See Figure 1).
Shut the engine off before attempting to add fuel to the
fuel tank. Do not remove the fuel cap while the engine is
running. Do not add fuel to the engine while the engine
is hot. Do not fill the fuel tank to a point of overflowing.
DANGER