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CHECKING HYDRAULIC FLUID
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 hydrau-
lic lines, clean up contaminants that can get in the openings. Also, protect the
openings from accidental contamination.
+50 to +120 Degrees F - Grade ISO 32
Below + 70 Degrees F - Grade ISO 15 or MIL-H-5606
NOTE: Use correct grade of hydraulic fl uid for your location.
See TABLES 15-1 & 15-2 for recommended brands.
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
1. Unbolt and remove pump cover
(FIG. 14-1).
UNBOLTING/BOLTING PUMP COVER
FIG. 14-1
3. If needed, add fl uid to the reservoir as fol-
lows. Pull out (no threads) fi ller cap (FIG.
14-2). Fill the reservoir with hydraulic fl uid to
level shown in FIG. 14-2. Reinstall fi ller cap
(FIG. 14-2).
2. Check the hydraulic fl uid level
in reservoir as follows. With
Liftgate stowed, or platform at
vehicle bed height, level should
be as shown in FIG. 14-2.
CAUTION
Pump cover must be correctly
secured to prevent it from be-
coming a hazard. To secure pump
cover, the long side of the holder
fl ats must butt against pump cov-
er as shown in the illustration.
4. Bolt on the pump cover as shown
in FIG. 14-1. Torque the bolts (cap
screws) to 10-14 lb-in.
CAP SCREW,
5/16”-18
(2 PLACES)
HOLDER FLAT
(2 PLACES)
FLAT WASHER,
5/16”
(2 PLACES)
NYLON NUT,
5/16”-18
(2 PLACES)
PUMP COVER
POWER UNIT
(REF)
POWER UNIT FLUID LEVEL
FIG. 14-2
FILLER
CAP
RESERVOIR
3”(PD)
1-1/2”(GD)
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