Upright SL20 Series, Service & Parts Manual

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Maintenance - 3.9 - Lubrication
SL20
3.9 L
UBRICATION
The SL20 is designed with maintenance free bearings. Only the wheel bearings require
lubrication. Refer to section 3.14 for wheel bearing maintenance.
3.10 H
YDRAULIC
O
IL
T
ANK AND
F
ILTER
F
LUID
L
EVEL
The fluid level is visible through the label on the plastic tank. With platform fully lowered,
oil should level should be at MAX. DO NOT fill above the upper line or when the platform
is elevated.
O
IL AND
F
ILTER
R
EPLACEMENT
1. Operate the work platform for 10-15 minutes to bring the hydraulic oil up to normal
operating temperature
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
2. Provide a suitable container to catch the drained oil. Hydraulic tank has a 15 L (4
U.S. gal) capacity.
3. Remove the drain plug under the tank and allow all oil to drain.
4. Clean the magnetic drain plug and reinstall.
5. Fill the hydraulic reservoir.
6. Unthread the filter.
7. Apply a thin film of clean hydraulic oil to the gasket of the replacement filter.
8. Thread the replacement filter until the gasket makes contact, then rotate the filter 3/4
of a turn further.
Figure 3-12: Hydraulic Oil
Tank and Filter
Oil level is visible
through label on
plastic tank.
Oil Filter