Snorkel LX41 Electric-sn4022+ - Manual (Page 48)

Lubrication Section 2 - Service and Repair
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H Y D R A U L I C F L U I D R E S E R V O I R A N D F I L T E R
Figure 2-4: Hydraulic Fluid Reservoir & Filter
F LUID L EVEL
With the platform fully lowered, the fluid should be visible in the
sight gauge. If the fluid is
NOT visible, fill the reservoir until the
fluid can be seen.
• DO NOT fill above the sight gauge.
• DO NOT fill when the platform is elevated.
F LUID AND F ILTER R EPLACEMENT
NOTE: To change the filter only, follow Step 5. through Step 8.
1. Operate the machine for 10-15 minutes to bring the hydraulic
fluid up to normal operating temperature.
2. Provide a suitable container to catch the drained fluid. The
hydraulic reservoir has a capacity of 46,5 l (12.3 U.S. gal.).
3. Remove the drain plug and allow all fluid to drain into the container. Dispose of used fluid properly.
4. Reinstall the drain plug.
5. Remove the three screws from the filter body cover and open the filter body.
6. Lift the filter element from the filter body. Dispose of used filters properly.
7. Insert the replacement filter element into the filter body and press into position.
8. Replace the filter body cover and screws.
9. Fill the hydraulic fluid reservoir to the level of the sight gauge with the appropriate hydraulic fluid (refer to
“Specifications” in the Operator Manual ).
C A U T I O N ! !
The hydraulic fluid may be hot enough to cause burns. Wear safety gloves and protective eye-wear
when handling hot fluid.
1 Filter body
2. Breather/
Filler Cap
1. Sight Gauge
2. Drain plug
(under reservoir)
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1
3
4