SERVICE MANUAL

ENGLISH

HYDRAULIC SYSTEM

HYDRAULIC SYSTEM OIL CHANGE

CAUTION!

This procedure must be performed with the hopper (3) fully retracted (as shown in the figure).

1.Engage the parking brake with the lever (66).

2.Turn the ignition key (76) to OFF position and remove it.

3.Open the right lid (20) by releasing the fasteners (21) with the supplied key.

4.Empty the dust control system water tanks (7 and 16) according to the procedure shown in the relevant paragraph.

5.Remove the screw (44) and open the right tank (43).

WARNING!

Open the tanks (7 and 16) only if they are empty: each tank contains 120 kg of water approximately.

6.Remove the oil drain hose (E) under the tank, then unscrew the plug (A), drain the oil and collect it into an appropriate container.

WARNING!

Hydraulic system oil is highly corrosive, wear rubber gloves.

CAUTION!

The hydraulic system oil should be disposed of properly according to the environmental Laws in force.

7.Unscrew and remove the fi ller plug (B).

8.If necessary replace the drain fi lter (C) (see the procedure in the relevant paragraph).

9.Screw down the plug (A) and reinstall the oil drain hose (E) under the tank.

10.Pour oil in the tank (D) through the plug fi ller neck (B). For oil types and quantity, see the Technical Data chapter. Fill the tank until the oil level reaches the MAX mark of the indicator (F).

11.Screw down the fi ller plug (B).

12.Close the right lid (20) by engaging the fasteners (21) with the supplied key.

13.If necessary, fi ll the dust control system water tanks according to the procedure shown in the User Manual.

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Nilfisk-Advance America RS 501 service manual Hydraulic System OIL Change