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12
3-1/4” MIN
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
CHECKING HYDRAULIC FLUID
4. If needed, add fl uid to the reservoir as
follows. Remove fi ller cap (FIG. 12-2).
Fill the reservoir with hydraulic fl uid to
level shown in FIG. 12-2. Reinstall fi ller
cap.
3. Check the hydraulic fl uid level in
reservoir as follows. With platform
on the ground, level should be as
shown in FIG. 12-2.
5. Bolt cover in place on the main
housing (FIG. 12-1). Torque the
5/16”-18 cover bolts from 10 to
14 lb-ft.
CAUTION
Main housing cover must be
correctly secured to prevent it
from becoming a hazard.
NOTE: If the hydraulic fl uid in the reservoir is contaminated, do the CHANGING
HYDRAULIC FLUID procedure in this section.
CAUTION
Keep dirt, water and other contaminants from entering the hydraulic system.
Before opening the hydraulic fl uid reservoir fi ller cap, drain plug and hydraulic
lines, clean up contaminants that can get in the openings. Also, protect the
openings from accidental contamination.
Never mix synthetic fl uids with conventional hydraulic fl uids. Hydraulic system
must be purged if the fl uids are mixed.
NOTE: Liftgate is shipped with Exxon Univis HVI-13 hydraulic fl uid in the hydraulic
cylinders. Exxon Univis HVI-13 hydraulic fl uid is recommended for operating
temperatures of -40 to +120° F. Refer to decal in pump box. Under certain
conditions, other brands and grades of oil may be used as substitutes for the
recommended oil. Refer to TABLE 13-1.
UNBOLTING/ BOLTING COVER
FIG. 12-1
2. Unbolt and remove cover
from main housing as
shown in FIG. 12-1.
1. Unfold and lower platform to
the ground (FIG. 12-1). Refer to
Operation Manual for detailed
operating instructions.
BOLT,
LOCK WASHER &
FLAT WASHER
(3 PLACES)
COVER
POWER UNIT FLUID LEVEL
(MANUAL CLOSE POWER UNIT SHOWN)
FIG. 12-2
3-3/4” MAX
POWER UNIT
(REF)
FILLER CAP
RESERVOIR
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