Autoquip PLTC DOCK LIFT - Manual (Page 41)

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OIL REQUIREMENTS:
Change oil yearly or more frequently if it darkens materially or feels gummy or gritty.
Check oil for the presence of water, (oil will turn milky in color).Do not use hydraulic-jack
oil, hydraulic fluids, brake fluids, or automatic transmission fluid.
OIL RECOMMENDATIONS
Hydraulic lifts operate efficiently utilizing high quality oil products that are readily
available in all areas. These oil products contain additives that are desirable for
optimum performance of the equipment. Follow the recommendations below that apply
to the circumstances most similar to your installation.
Environment (Ambient Temperature) Recommended Oil
Indoor locations with variable temperatures:
30 - 100 degrees F 5W 30 or 5W 40 Multiviscosity Motor Oil
Indoor locations with constant temperatures:
60 - 80 degrees F SAE 20 Motor Oil
Outdoor locations: 30 - 120 degrees F 5W 30 or 5W 40 Multiviscosity Motor Oil
Outdoor locations: 10 degrees F below 0 to
100 degrees F 5W 20 or 5W 30 Multiviscosity Motor Oil
Cold Storage Warehouse: 10 - 40 degrees F Contact local Autoquip Service Rep.
NOTE: All oils above are detergent type oil.
OIL CAPACITY
*Contractor Polyethylene Tank: Oil capacity is approximately: (5.5) gallons or (22) quarts.
*Vertical Steel Tank: Oil capacity is approximately: (10) gallons or (40) quarts.
*Large Vertical Steel Tank: Oil capacity is approximately: (12) gallons or (48) quarts.
Steel Tube Tank for Internal Power Units: Oil capacity is approximately 2.0 gallons or
(8) quarts.
*The oil level in the Contractor or Vertical reservoir should be 1” below the top of the
reservoir with the lift in the fully lowered position.
ROUTINE MAINTENANCE