Terex TL160, Operating Manual

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Care and Maintenance 7
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7.8.10 Hydraulic oil tank
7.8.10.1 Checking the hydraulic oil level
• Check the hydraulic oil level every day with the
machine standing on level ground.
• Observe the level indicator on the display of the
instrument panel.
• Read off the hydraulic oil level on the sight glass
(66/1) and, if required, top up hydraulic oil using
the breather (66/2).
7.8.10.2 Changing hydraulic oil
• Retract all hydraulic cylinders.
• Stop the engine.
• Remove the drain plug on the hydraulic oil tank
and drain oil into a clean receptacle.
• Flush and clean the hydraulic oil tank if required;
to do so, remove the breather (66/2), return filter
(66/3) and suction filter (66/4).
• Screw back on the drain plug carefully.
• Fill up with clean hydraulic oil using the return
filter; to do so, open the filter cover.
• Install the return filter cover.
Fig. 66 Checking the hydraulic oil level, changing
hydraulic oil
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Danger of scalding
due to hot oil getting into contact with skin or
eyes.
• Wear appropriate protective
clothing/safety goggles.
Attention
• Collect the waste oil in a suitable container
and dispose of in compliance with
regulations.