Section 5 – GENERAL MACHINE MAINTENANCE
Mini-Crawler Crane M A E D A
5-50 9/2020 MC285CB-3
10. Reattach the air breather cap (1) to the
hydraulic oil tank.
Align the air breather cap (1) with the mark on
the case (7), and secure by turning clockwise
while pushing down.
Fig. 5-113
NOTICE: The air breather cap locks in place
automatically when attached. Once fitted, rotate
the cap to check that it is locked in place.
11. See “Installing Machinery Cover” on page
5-11 and install the machinery cover.
Strainer Inspection and Cleaning
1. See “Air Breather Inspection” on page 5-49
and remove the air breather cap (1) from the
oil inlet (F) on the top of the hydraulic oil tank.
Fig. 5-114
2. Remove the three bolts (8), then remove the
case (7).
Fig. 5-115
3. Remove the strainer (9) and inspect it.
4. Clean the strainer (9) if there is any debris
accumulated inside.
The strainer should be cleaned using light oil
or similar. Do not use solvents.
5. Reinstall the strainer (9) in its original position.
Do not forget to fit the gasket (10) here.
6. Secure the case (7) using the three bolts (8).
Check that the strainer (9) is retained by the
case (7).
7. See “Air Breather Inspection” on page 5-49
and securely reattach the air breather cap (1)
on the oil inlet (F).