MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE 15
strainer in solvent and examine for damage, as with the suction if
punctured it should be replaced as it will no longer be effective.
Refit in the reverse order taking care that the three small screws
correctly enter the tank and are not cross-threaded.
Wash the cap in solvent and dry off, ensure the vents in the cap are
not blocked.
Carefully top up the hydraulic oil until it reaches the centre of the
sight glass. Refit the cap.
Start the engine and operate the hydraulic operating lever(s) in both
directions a number of times, raising and lowering the skip and
scissors to purge the system of air. Bring the skip back onto the
stops and lower the scissors to the rest position. Stop the engine,
dump any residual pressure remaining in the hydraulic system.
Check the level of the oil in the sight glass and top up as necessary.
Check the tank for leaks and clean up any spilled oil.
Refer to the Technical Information section of this manual for the
correct grade of hydraulic oil.
Dispose of waste oil into designated waste oil storage tanks.