Manitowoc GROVE GMK6400

Maintenance work on the superstructure
8.7 Hydraulic system
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GMK6400
16.11.2018
Taking oil samples
• Clean the gauge port and connect the
hose
(1) to the pump (3); à Connecting
the hose, p. 7 - 95.
• Put the hose end (2) into the receptacle (4).
• Start the engine.
• Allow 2 litres (0.5 gal) of oil to flow into the
receptacle.
• Switch the engine off and insert the hose
end (2) into the sample container (5).
• Start the engine.
• Allow 0.3 litres (0.08 gal) of oil to flow into
the sample container.
• Switch the engine off.
• Remove the hose; à Connecting Removing, p. 7 - 96.
• Seal the sample container and dispatch it; à Dispatching the oil sample to
the laboratory, p. 7 - 97.
• Determine the condition of the oil; à Determining the quality of the oil,
p. 7 - 97.