5.5 Checking the hydraulic oil level
NOTICE!
Components may get damaged!
– Check the hydraulic oil level at room tempera-
ture (approx. 20 °C (68 °F)).
– If, during the daily inspection of the oil level the
hydraulic oil level is found to have dropped,
check all lines, hoses and components for
leaks.
– Use only oil of the permitted specification
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Chapter 8.3.5 „Hydraulic oil“ on page 108.
Protective equipment:
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Working clothes
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Safety shoes
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Protective gloves
1. Check the oil level in the inspection glass.
Normal level Approx. 3 cm (1.2 in) below the top
edge of the inspection glass
Minimum level Approx. middle of inspection glass
2. If necessary, check the lines, hoses and units for leaks.
In the event of an internal leakage in the
hydraulic system, hydraulic oil might collect
in the travel drive or exciter shaft housing.
3. If necessary, check the travel drive or exciter shaft housing
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Chapter 10 „Troubleshooting“ on page 149.
4. For topping up, clean the area around the filling port.
5. Remove the cap and fill with hydraulic oil.
6. Close the cap.
Fig. 49
Fig. 50
Checks prior to start up – Checking the hydraulic oil level
D.ONE
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