Every 1000 operating hours
Change hydraulic oil
Run the engine and operate the
hydraulics to warm the oil.
Fully close the tipping rams.
Switch off the engine and dump hydraulic
pressure.
Clean the area surrounding the hydraulic
tank strainer and filler cap.
Place a suitable container on the ground
beneath the strainer to catch oil.
CAUTION: Before removing the strainer
be sure to stand to one side to avoid
the oil that will spill from the hole.
Carefully remove the strainer and drain
the oil from the tank.
Flush out the tank with clean hydraulic oil,
taking extreme care to remove all dirt and
foreign matter.
Refit the strainer.
Clean the filler cap breather.
Refill the tank with clean oil of the correct
type and grade. For the correct type of oil,
see “Specifications”.
Run the engine to circulate the oil.
Operate the hydraulic control to purge any
air from the system.
Stop the engine and top up the tank as
required.
Check the area around the strainer for
leaks.
3.18 SERVICE
HYDRAULIC SYSTEM
To Next Page
Loading...
