Snorkel AB46JE - Manual (Page 20)

Chapter 5 – Gauges and Displays
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Hydraulic Fluid Level Sight Gauge
A sight gauge on the end of the reservoir displays the
level of the hydraulic fluid (refer to Figure 5.5).
Figure 5.5 – Hydraulic Fluid Gauge
Remove the drive control compartment cover and check
the fluid level with the aerial platform in the stowed posi-
tion, booms completely down and retracted. Otherwise,
the cylinders act as large reservoirs for hydraulic fluid
making the level appear too low. The fluid level should
be visible in the sight gauge.
Fluid Sight Gauge Fluid Sight Gauge
Figure 5.4 – Hydraulic Fluid Filter Gauge
During high pump fl ow situations, the gauge indicates
the condition of the fi lter.
When the needle on the gauge is in the red zone, its
time to change the fi lter.
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Filter Gauge Filter Gauge