TM 5-3895-373-20
2.23.8. DRAIN HYDRAULIC RESERVOIR.
This task covers:
a.
Drain
b.
Install
INITIAL SETUP
Tools:
References:
General mechanic’s automotive tool kit
TM 5-3895-373-10
(Item 54, Appendix E)
Drain pan (Item 27, Appendix E)
Equipment Condition:
Paving machine jacked and cribbed per paragraph 2.24.2.
Materials/Parts:
(for non-track maintenance, 4 in. cribbing only).
Hydraulic fitting sealant (Item 21, Appendix C)
Right access door open per TM 5-3895-373-10.
Lint-free cloth (Item 8, Appendix C)
Right access cover removed per TM 5-3895-373-10.
A.
DRAIN.
WARNING
Hydraulic
oil
can
be
moderately
flammable and can be an irritant to
the
skin,
eyes,
and
respiratory
system. Avoid prolonged exposure.
Eye protection and rubber gloves
must be worn when working with
hydraulic oil.
1.
PLACE DRAIN PAN ON TRACK, BELOW
OPEN GRATING MND RESERVOIR DRAIN
HOSE (1).
2.
REMOVE
DRAIN
PLUG
(2)
AND
DRAIN
HYDRAULIC OIL INTO DRAIN PAN. DO NOT
ALLOW
DRAIN
PAN
TO
OVERFLOW.
REINSTALL DRAIN PLUG WHEN OIL LEVEL
IS ABOUT I IN. (25 MM) FROM TOP OF PAN.
3.
DISPOSE
OF
HYDRAULIC
OIL
IN
ACCORDANCE WITH LOCAL PROCEDURES.
4.
REPEAT STEPS 2 AND 3 UNTIL HYDRAULIC
RESERVOIR IS FULLY DRAINED. TEN OR
MORE REPETITIONS MAY BE REQUIRED.
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