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Maintenance 3.7 - Hydraulic Oil Tank and Filter
TL38 Service & Parts
3.7 HYDRAULIC OIL TANK AND FILTER
FLUID LEVEL
With the platform fully lowered, open the equipment module and remove the reservoir breather/
cap. Oil should be at the full mark.
OIL AND FILTER REPLACEMENT
1. Operate the work platform for 10-15 minutes to bring the hydraulic oil up to normal operat-
ing temperature.
Figure 3-3: Oil Filter
2. Provide a suitable container to catch
the drained oil. Hydraulic tank has a
19 L (5 gallon) capacity.
3. Open module door.
4. Locate and remove the drain plug and
allow all the oil to drain. Dispose of
hydraulic fluid properly (contact your
local oil recycler).
5. Reinstall the drain plug.
6. Unscrew the filter from the filter
assembly.
7. Apply a thin film of clean hydraulic oil
(ISO #46) to the gasket of the
replacement filter.
8. Screw the replacement filter onto the
filter head until the gasket makes
contact, then turn the filter 3/4 of a
turn further.
9. Fill the hydraulic reservoir with ISO
#46 hydraulic oil until the oil is up to
the full mark on the dipstick.
RESERVOIR BREATHER/CAP
Clean the breather/cap at the same time that the oil filter is replaced. Use cleaning solvent and
blow dry with clean, dry compressed air.
CAUTION
!
!
The hydraulic oil may be of sufficient temperature to cause burns. Wear
safety gloves and safety glasses when handling hot oil.
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