THIEMAN Series TVLR 125A, Owner'S Manual

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10.
11. Check that all wiring and battery cable connections are tight and free of corrosion.
Temperature
Range
-75º F to 165º F
-20º F to 130º F
-50º F to 80º F
Acceptable
Fluids
Exxon Univis J-26
Dexron III
Exxon Superflo ATF
Shell Spirax S3 ATF MD3
Shell Aero Fluid 4
Mobil Aero HFA
Exxon Univis J-13
MIL H-5606
HYDRAULIC FLUID CHART
3. Check for apparent damage to the liftgate such as bent or distorted members, any cracked
welds, which may have resulted from overloading or abuse.
4. Check for any excessive wear in the following pivot areas (Note: For bushed pivots, if the
gap between pin and bushing exceeds 1/32 of an inch, the bushing should be replaced. For
pivots without bushings, replace worn components if gap between pin and pivot exceeds
1/32 of an inch. Refer to parts breakdowns in this manual):
A. Cylinder pin.
B. Adjustment bracket, pin retainer and bushings joining sliders to platform.
C. Slider roller assemblies (roller and bearing) and pins.
D. Nylon wear pads on slider.
E. Pusher wear pad
F. Sprocket Asm. bushings and pins.
G. Platform support chains and chain anchor points.
H. Lift chains-replace if stretched or non-flexible.
I. Platform hinge pins, and bushings (two-piece platform only).
5. Check that all platform pivot pins are in place and retained by their proper retainers. The
street side platform pivot pin (Adjusting Bracket) is bolted to the slider pivot with a 3/8 bolt.
There is a formed retainer welded to the street side of the platform, which wraps around the
slotted plate of the Adjusting Bracket in the stored position and holds the street side platform
pivot pin in the platform pivot. The curb side platform pivot pin (Pin Retainer) is bolted to the
slider pivot with a 3/8 bolt. There is a Stop, which is bolted to the curb side of the platform
with two 1/4 inch screws which holds curb side platform pivot pin in the platform pivot.
6. Check that all protective covers and guards are properly in place and secured.
7. Check painted finish, if in poor condition, repaint. Mask any rail opening to avoid overspray.
Any rusted parts should be replaced.
8. Check condition of non-painted parts, replace if corrosion exists.
9. Check for oil leaks in these areas:
A. Lift cylinder
B. Hydraulic hose - replace if it shows signs of wear or cracking.
C. Hydraulic fittings - tighten or replace as may be required to stop leakage.
10. Check the oil level in the hydraulic reservoir located in the cylinder housing. With the plat-
form open and at ground level, the oil should be within ½ inch from the top of the reservoir.
See chart below.