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Page 3-10
Maintenance
3.10 - Hydraulics
TM12 Work Platform - European
3.10 H
YDRAULICS
H
YDRAULIC
O
IL
T
ANK
A
ND
F
ILTER
F
LUID
L
EVEL
Figure 3-10: Hydraulic Oil Tank and Filter
With Platform fully lowered, oil should be
visible on the dipstick, if not, fill the tank until
oil registers on the dipstick. DO NOT fill
above the lower line on the dipstick 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.
2. Provide a suitable container to catch
the drained oil. Hydraulic tank has a
7,2 liter (1.9 US gal.) capacity.
3. Open module door.
4. Remove the magnetic drain plug and
allow all oil to drain.
5. Check the magnetic plug for metal frag-
ments.
6. Clean and re-install the drain plug.
7. Un-thread the suction screen from the
tank.
8. Wash the suction screen in cleaning
solvent and then blow out with clean
compressed air.
9. Apply a thin film of clean hydraulic oil
(ISO #46) to the threads and re-install
the suction screen.
10. Un-thread the filter from the Control
Valve Block.
11. Apply a thin film of clean hydraulic oil
(ISO #46) to the gasket of the replace-
ment filter.
12. Thread the replacement filter onto the filter head until the gasket makes contact, then rotate
the filter ¾ of a turn further.
13. Fill the hydraulic reservoir with hydraulic oil until the oil comes up just past the end of the
dipstick. Hydraulic tank has a 7,2 liter (1.9 US gallon) capacity.
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.
Right Side Door
Left Side, Behind Panel
Maximum
Minimum
Filter
Cap and Dipstick
4
2
1
1. Tank
2. Magnetic Plug
3. Hose Fitting
4. Suction Screen
3