Specifications

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11921 Slauson Ave. Santa Fe Springs, CA. 90670 [phone] FAX [phone]
CYLINDER
FLOW CONTROL
VALVE
HYDRAULIC HOSE
(PRESSURE LINE)
CHANGING HYDRAULIC FLUID
1. Open and lower Platform to ground
level. Remove cover from cylinder
housing. Disconnect pressure hose
from the fl ow control valve on the cyl-
inder (FIG. 11-1).
2. Unfasten latch and remove the pump cover
(FIG. 11-2) .
CONNECTING / DISCONNECTING
PRESSURE LINE
FIG. 11-1
LATCH
PUMP COVER
REMOVING / REINSTALLING
PUMP COVER
FIG. 11-2
NOTE: To prevent spills, drain used
hydraulic fl uid into an empty 5
gallon bucket. Hold hydraulic
hose in container until fl uid stops
fl owing. If needed, get a helper.
3. Place disconnected end of hydraulic
hose in an empty 5 gallon bucket. Set
control switch to RAISE position until the
hydraulic system starts to make cavitat-
ing sounds. Release the control switch.
When fl uid stops fl owing from hydraulic
hose, re-connect hose to RAISE port on
the cylinder (FIG. 11-1). Reinstall cover
on cylinder Housing (FIG. 11-1). Move
5 gallon bucket from work area and dis-
pose fl uid correctly.
CAUTION
Keep dirt, water and other contaminants from entering the hydraulic system.
Before opening the hydraulic fl uid reservoir fi ller cap, drain plug and hydrau-
lic lines, clean up contaminants that can get in the openings. Also, protect the
openings from accidental contamination.
+50 to +120 Degrees F - Grade ISO 32
Below + 70 Degrees F - Grade ISO 15 or MIL-H-5606
NOTE: Use correct grade of hydraulic fl uid for your location.
See TABLES 10-1 and 10-2 for recommended brands.