MTS Series 685 Hydraulic Grip Supply - Manual (Page 41)

Series 685 Grip Supply Maintenance Intervals
Series 685 Grip Supply Product Information Maintenance 41
Maintenance
This section describes the maintenance that is required to keep the hydraulic grip
supply in good operating condition. See “Component Identification” for the
location of the components described in this section.
Note Preventive maintenance is required only for the Model 685.10 and Model
685.22 Hydraulic Grip Supplies.
If service or overhaul procedures not described here are required to repair an
inoperative hydraulic grip supply, call your local MTS service representative.
Contents
Series 685 Grip Supply Maintenance Intervals 41
Hydraulic Fluid Maintenance 42
Remove the Series 685 Grip Supply Side Panels 43
Clean the Heat Exchanger 43
Replace the Hydraulic Fluid Filter Element 43
Grip Supply Transport or Storage Preparation 44
Series 685 Grip Supply Maintenance Intervals
Maintenance items and intervals are shown in the following table.
Maintenance Schedule
M AINTENANCE I NTERVAL *
Check fluid level and replenish as required Daily
Inspect hoses for wear or leaks Daily
Check fluid quality/condition and replace if
necessary Every 3 months
Clean the heat exchanger Every 6 months
Replace fluid filter element Every 6 months
Clean fluid/air cooler fins Every 6 months
Replace hydraulic fluid † Yearly or sooner if poor condition is noted
Clean pump inlet strainer Whenever replacing fluid
* The interval is based on an 8 hour a day, 5 days a week operation schedule. Dusty or dirty
environments require more frequent maintenance.
†
Replacing the hydraulic fluid is not considered a maintenance procedure. Due to the
extensive disassembly of the hydraulic power supply within the grip, it is considered a
service procedure.