Upright LX31, Service & Parts Manual

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Section
4-5 LX 31/41 Work Platform
Maintenance
4.4
HYDRAULIC OIL AND FILTER
(Figure 4-3)
Fluid Level
With the platform fully lowered, the oil should be visible
in the Sight Gauge. If the oil is NOT visible, fill the tank
until the oil can be seen. DO NOT fill above the Sight
Gauge or when the Platform is elevated.
Oil and Filter Replacement
1. To change the filter only, follow Steps 5, 6, and 7.
The hydraulic oil may be hot enough to
cause burns. Wear safety gloves and safety
glasses when handling hot oil.
2. Provide a suitable container to catch the drained oil.
The hydraulic tank has a capacity of 12.0 gallons
(45.5 l).
3. Remove the drain plug and allow all oil to drain into
the container, be sure to dispose of oil properly.
4. Reinstall the drain plug.
5. Remove the three screws from the filter body cover
and open the filter body.
6. Lift the filter element from the filter body.
7. Fill the hydraulic oil tank to the level of the sight
gauge with ISO #46 hydraulic oil.
8. Insert the replacement filter element into the filter
body and press into position.
9. Replace the filter body cover and screws.
ENGINE OIL AND FILTER (Figure 4-4)
1. Provide a suitable container to catch the drained oil.
Engine oil capacity is 4 quarts (3.25l).
2. Place the container under the oil pan and remove
the drain plug.
3. When the drain plug is removed, unscrew the filler
cap to speed up draining the oil.
4. After all of the oil has been drained, replace the
drain plug.
5. Remove the filter using an oil filter wrench.
6. Replace with new filter, refer to section 7 for part
number. Tighten filter by hand.
Note: Lubricate filter seal with clean engine oil prior
to assembly.
7. Fill engine with motor oil per table 4-2.
8. Replace filler cap.
ENGINE CAPACITY TEMP OIL
Gas / Propane 4 qts. (3.25l) >10
o
f 10w-30
<10
o
f 5w-30
Diesel 5.4 qts. (5.1l) All 10w-30
Table 4-2: Engine oil
Figure 4-4: Engine Oil Filter (Typical)
Figure 4-3: Hydraulic Oil Tank and Filter
1
2
3
4
1. Filter body
2. Breather
3. Sight Gauge 4. Drain plug (under tank)
1. Engine Oil Filter
2. Oil Pressure Switch
1
2