50 Preventive Maintenance
5.
Reinstall the strainer (see Figure 5-1, #7).
6.
Fill the hydraulic tank to the “NORMAL FILL LEVEL” with fresh hydraulic fluid as specified in
the
Leach Hydraulic Fluid Recommendation
section on page 42 according to operating and
weather conditions.
7.
Start the unit and operate all hydraulic levers. Leave all hydraulic cylinders in the retracted
position and shut down unit.
8.
Recheck the fluid level and add fluid as necessary to bring level to the “NORMAL FILL LEVEL”
on the sight gauge.
Contamination
It is estimated that as much as 90% of all hydraulic
problems may be traced directly to the fluid. It is of
utmost importance that all foreign matter be kept from the hydraulic fluid. Invisible quantities of
abrasive type contamination may cause serious pump wear, malfunctioning of pumps and valves and
sludge accumulations within the system in relatively short periods of time. It is also essential that
moisture and water be kept from the hydraulic
fluids and system.
Daily Preventive Maintenance
Each day perform the following maintenance:
Inspection
Perform the pre-operational inspection as described in Chapter 4
Operating the 2R-III™
in the
Operator’s Manual
.
When checking for hydraulic leaks pay particular
attention to hose fittings and connections at the
cylinders and valves. A build up of hydraulic fluid and dirt indicates a small leak that can probably
be corrected by tightening the fitting or connection.
Check the visual indicator to determine the condition of the return line element.
Inspect the mounting hardware. The springs should be compressed to 3
1/2
in. +/- 1/8
in.
The
mounting bolts should be torqued to 700 ft-lbs and inspected daily.
Cleaning
Hose the entire unit inside and out with clean water.
Make sure no refuse is lodged in the body trough
or behind the pushout panel especially near the telescopic
pushout cylinder area or rear of the tank.
Danger!
Never go under the vehicle with the engine running. Death or serious injury could result.
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