S53-053 Panther
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15.6.3
The hydraulic oil
Every 1000 working hours, take hydraulic oil samples and replace the hydraulic oil when necessary. (See
chapter Technical specifications for more information).
Never start the engine with an empty hydraulic oil tank
Caution: Hydraulic oil can be hot!
Always check if oil temperature is at an acceptable level (< 38 °C)
before any action is taken.
To replace the hydraulic oil
Step Action
Information
Remark(s)
Fig.
Switch/item
1.
Make sure all cylinders are completely
retracted
Refer to chapter
14
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2.
Check if the engine is not running
Refer to chapter
9
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3.
Open back right door of the power
pack housing, as seen from the back of
the crawler
Insert key and
unlock, pull out
handle and turn
(counter)
clockwise
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4.
Connect a drain hose to the tank drain
valve
Remove cover
plug,
1 ¼” BSP thread
fitted to drain
valve
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5.
Open the drain valve to empty the oil
tank
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Draining can take up to 30-60 minutes,
depending on oil temperature.
Collect the oil in a suitable container,
the oil content of the oil tank is approx.
350 litres!
6.
After draining the oil close the drain
valve and remove the drain hose.
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