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Maintenance 3.7 - Hydraulic Oil Tank and Filter
TL50 Service & Parts
3.7 H
YDRAULIC
O
IL
T
ANK AND
F
ILTER
F
LUID
L
EVEL
With the platform fully lowered, open the equipment module and remove the reservoir breather/
cap. Oil should be at the full mark.
O
IL AND
F
ILTER
R
EPLACEMENT
1. Operate the work platform for 10-15 minutes to bring the hydraulic oil up to normal operat-
ing temperature.
Figure 3-4: Oil Filter
2. Provide a suitable container to catch the
drained oil. Hydraulic tank has a 19 L (5
gallon) capacity.
3. Open module door.
4. Locate and remove the drain plug and
allow all the oil to drain. Dispose of
hydraulic fluid properly (contact your
local oil recycler).
5. Reinstall the drain plug.
6. Unscrew the filter from the filter assem-
bly.
7. Apply a thin film of clean hydraulic oil
(ISO #46) to the gasket of the replace-
ment filter.
8. Screw the replacement filter onto the fil-
ter head until the gasket makes contact,
then turn the filter 3/4 of a turn further.
9. Fill the hydraulic reservoir with ISO #46 hydraulic oil until the oil is up to the full mark on the
dipstick.
R
ESERVOIR
B
REATHER
/C
AP
Clean the breather/cap at the same time that the oil filter is replaced. Use cleaning solvent and
blow dry with clean, dry compressed air.
Figure 3-5: Hydraulic Tank
C A U T I O N
!
!
The hydraulic oil may be of sufficient temperature to cause burns. Wear
safety gloves and safety glasses when handling hot oil.
FILTER LOCATED
INSIDE TANK