Snorkel TB50 - Manual (Page 26)

Chapter 5 – Gauges and Displays
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Figure 5.4 – Fuel Tank
Read the fuel gauge at the line in the clear plastic
window.
The gauge indicates the fuel tank level in fractions
of a full tank.
Note
Do not run a diesel fuel tank empty. Air in the fuel line
makes the engine hard to start.
LPG tanks have a fuel gauge that has two scales. One
scale measures the fuel level when the tank is mounted
vertical and the other is used when the tank is mounted
horizontal (refer to Figure 5.5).
Figure 5.5 – LPG Tank
The LPG tank is mounted horizontally behind the
rear cowling door on the right side of the machine.
Read the horizontal scale to determine the fuel level.
Engine Oil
The engine oil level is measured with a dipstick. The
dipstick is the only way to accurately determine the
engine oil level. The engine oil level should always be
between the add and full marks on the dipstick.
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Hydraulic Fluid Filter Gauge
The fluid filter gauge (refer to Figure 5.6) is located on the
return line filter on the top of the reservoir. The reservoir
is behind the door on the left side of the turntable.
During high pump flow situations, the gauge indi-
cates the condition of the filter.
When the needle on the gauge is in the red zone,
its time to change the filter.
Figure 5.6 – Hydraulic Fluid Filter Gauge
Fluid Level and Temperature Gauge
A sight gauge on the right side of the hydraulic reservoir
displays the level and temperature of the hydraulic fluid
(refer to Figure 5.7). The reservoir is behind the door on
the left side of the machine.
Only read the fluid level when the aerial platform is in the
stowed position, booms completely down and retracted.
Otherwise, the cylinders act as large reservoirs for hy-
draulic fluid making the level appear too low.
The fluid should be between the minimum and
maximum lines.
If the temperature rises above 200°F (93°C) stop
machine operation and let the fluid cool before re-
suming operation.
Figure 5.7 – Hydraulic Fluid Filter Gauge
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Fuel Gauge
Horizontal Scale
Filter Gauge
Fluid Level and
Temperature Gauge