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HYDRAULIC SYSTEM MAINTENANCE
HYDRAULIC OIL LEVEL CHECK
1.
Ensure that the Mini-Skid is standing
level, the lift arms are up and the tilt
cylinder is closed.
2.
Install the lift cylinder lock to
prevent accidental death or injury.
3.
Remove the oil cap, and check the
level. The oil should be between 2
and 2.5 inches from the top of the
tank.
4.
If necessary add the proper type and
grade of oil.
CHANGING HYDRAULIC OIL
1.
The hydraulic oil drain is accessed
from the front of the machine, as
shown in Figure 30.
Note engage lift
cylinder
lock
before
working
underneath the lift arm.
2.
Remove the drain plug, shown in
Figure 30, to drain the oil.
3.
Replace drain plug and refill
reservoir with clean oil.
CHANGING OIL FILTER
1.
To access the filter, raise the lift arm
and use the lift cylinder lock.
Figure 30: Hydraulic Oil Drain
Figure 31: Lift Cylinder Lock
