Hydraulic System Maintenance
MAINTENANCE CHECKS
A regular program of periodic maintenance is an essential part of continued hydraulic
system operation. Allowing accumulations of moisture and sediment to build-up in the
system will damage hydraulic valves, pumps and motors. The presence of leaking
connections or damaged components effect the efficiency of operation and are dangerous.
The materials presented here are listed in accordance with the MAINTENANCE CHECK
LIST. Consideration of severe working conditions may dictate a revision in scheduling
periodic checks.
DAILY:
HYDRAULIC FLUID LEVEL
The hydraulic reservoir, fluid level indicator, and filler cap are on the right side of the machine.
MODEL HYDRAULIC TANK CAPACITY
T300-1 70 GAL. (265 Liters)
T500-1 117 GAL. (443 Liters)
T780 195 GAL. (738 Liters)
Retract all cylinders to return the maximum amount of oil to the reservoir and note the oil
level in the indicator tube. The fluid level should be kept between the indicator marks. The
T300-1_T500-1_T780
Maintenance
358 P/N 12261-683
REVISED: January 2015