Hydraulic System
Checking Hydraulic Fluid
1. Check the fluid level gauge located on the side of the tank. (Figure 48). The fluid level indicator should be above half.
Fluid Level
Indicator
Fluid Level
Gauge
Figure 48. Hydraulic fluid tank gauge.
2.Inspect for burnt-smelling or tan-colored, water-contaminated hydraulic fluid. If the fluid is contaminated, clean the tank filter/strainer, flush the system, and replace the fluid.
Changing Hydraulic Fluid (Figure 49)
Always wear safety gog- gles when servicing the hydraulic system.
Hydraulic Fluid Type | Qty |
ISO 15 or equivalent | 15L |
1. DISCONNECT BANDSAW FROM POWER!
2. Unbolt and remove the tank, then place it on blocks high enough to get a 3 gallon drain pan under it.
3. Remove the drain plug and allow the tank to empty into the drain pan.
4. Remove the tank vent cap.
5. Clean the tank vent with mineral spirits and let air dry.
6. Clean the tank screen with mineral spirits and blow dry with compressed air.
7. Inspect the screen and tank vent for any holes and replace if any damage exists.
8. Open the tank by removing the hex bolts that secure the lid.
9.Wipe out as much residual fluid and contami- nants from the tank as possible. We highly recommend that the tank be cleaned out with a pressure washer or steam cleaner and fully dried with compressed air for best results.
10. Reinstall the tank lid and screen.
11. Replace the drain plug, then fill the tank with 15 liters of ISO 15 or equivalent fluid, then reinstall the tank vent cap.
Tank Vent Cap
Tank Screen
Tank Lid
Drain Plug
