“4069RT” Service and Parts Manual March 2014
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HYDRAULIC FLUID
H
YDRAULIC
F
LUID
H
ANDLING
P
RECAUTIONS
PERSONS IN REGULAR CONTACT WITH MINERAL-BASED HYDRAULIC
FLUID NEED TO BE AWARE OF THE IMPORTANCE OF THOROUGH
HYGIENE AND THE PROPER METHODS FOR HANDLING MINERAL OILS,
IN ORDER TO AVOID POTENTIAL HAZARDS TO HEALTH.
IF MINERAL-BASED HYDRAULIC FLUID IS SPLASHED INTO THE EYES,
IT MUST BE WASHED OUT THOROUGHLY USING ABUNDANT
QUANTITIES OF WATER. SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION IF IRRITATION
PERSISTS.
HYDRAULIC FLUID UNDER PRESSURE CAN PENETRATE AND BURN
SKIN, DAMAGE EYES, AND MAY CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY OR
BLINDNESS.
FLUID LEAKS UNDER PRESSURE MAY NOT ALWAYS BE VISIBLE.
BEWARE OF HOT FLUID. CONTACT WITH HOT FLUID MAY CAUSE
SEVERE BURNS.
F
LUID
R
ECOMMENDATIONS
Do not substitute lower grade fluids as pump damage may result.
S
YSTEM
F
LUSHING
P
ROCEDURE
Dispose of used hydraulic fluid in accordance with local regulations.
1. With platform fully down, drain the hydraulic fluid from hydraulic reservoir into a clean,
empty container.
2. When the hydraulic reservoir is empty, remove the hoses.
3. Flush the hoses with clean hydraulic fluid.
ITEM SPECIFICATION FREQUENCY
Hydraulic Fluid Normal ambient temperatures
Mobile Fluid DTE 10, DTE 13 M, or AW32
Ambient temperatures below 0° F (-18° C)
Chevron Rando Premium MV
Routine Maintenance
Check sight gauge level daily
Scheduled Maintenance
Change yearly or every 600 hours,
whichever occurs first
Do not substitute other fluids
as pump damage may result.
Fill to the middle of the sight gauge with platform
in the stowed position and outriggers retracted.
Hydraulic Filter Filter Element
(located inside Hydraulic Reservoir)
Scheduled Maintenance
Normal Conditions
Change every six months or 300 hours, whichever
occurs first
Severe Conditions--very dusty, exceptionally hot
or exceptionally cold conditions
Change every three months or 150 hours,
whichever occurs first
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