Gauges, Hourmeter 4-1, Level bubble 4-1 – Snorkel EPV12J User Manual
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4. Gauges
■ Hourmeter
Figure 4.1 - Hourmeter
The hour me ter is ba si cally an elec tric clock. It ac -
cu
mu
lates time when the mas
ter key switch is
turned on. The hour me ter can not be re set. An EPV
qual i fied ser vice tech ni cian can use it to tell when it
is time for the pe ri odic main te nance listed in the
main te nance man ual.
■ Level Bubble
Figure 4.2 - Level Bubble
A level bub ble is lo cated be side the out rig ger con -
trol valve, mounted on the base. Watch the bub ble
while you set the out rig gers. Lower the out rig gers,
front ones first, one at a time just enough to cen ter
the bub ble in the cir cle on top of the guage. When
the bub ble is cen tral the plat form is level and the
plat form can be safely raised.
■ Hydraulic Oil Level
Figure 4.3 - Hydraulic Oil Level
The hy drau lic oil level guage is on the side of the
hy drau lic oil tank. It shows the ac tual level of oil in -
side the tank. Read it only when the booms are fully
low ered and out rig gers are raised in the travel po si -
tion. The oil level should be within + or - 6mm (1/4”)
of the line.
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