BA 1001/1501/2001 us – Edition 3.3 * 12001b520.fm
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Maintenance
Checking the hydraulic oil level
NOTICE
Do not add oil if the oil level is above the FULL mark, otherwise the hydraulic
system can be damaged and oil can escape.
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Check the hydraulic oil level each time the machine is put into operation or
once a day.
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Proceed as follows:
• Park the machine on level ground
• Retract all hydraulic cylinders
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Fully tilt in the skip
• Stop the engine
• Sight glass
A
is under the engine cover behind the hydraulic oil reservoir
• Check the oil level on sight glass
A
• The oil level must be at the
FULL
level
• A gage element in sight glass
A
indicates the oil level
If the oil level is lower
• Add hydraulic oil
The oil level varies according to the machine’s operating temperature:
Important
Measure the oil level of the hydraulic system only after the machine reaches its
operating temperature.
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Fig. 97: Oil level indicator on the hydraulic oil reservoir
1001/1501
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Fig. 97: Oil level indicator on the hydraulic oil reservoir 2001
Machine condition
Temperature
Oil level
• Before putting into operation Between 10 and 30 °C
(between 50 and 86 °F)
LOW
mark
• Normal operation
Between 50 and 90 °C
(between 122 and 194 °F)
FULL
mark
