
SKYJACK, Page 8 Mid-Size Rough Terrain
Models 7127 & 7135
163761
Operator’s Responsibility for MaintenanceService and Maintenance
Hydraulic System & Component
Maintenance and Repair
The following points should be kept in mind when
working on the hydraulic system or any component:
WARNING
Escaping uid from a hydraulic pressure
leak can damage your eyes, penetrate the
skin and cause serious injury. Use proper
personal protection at all times.
1. Any structure has limits of strength and durability.
To prevent failure of structural parts of hydraulic
components, relief valves which limit pressure to
safe operating values are included in the hydraulic
circuits.
2. Tolerance of working parts in the hydraulic system
is very close. Even small amounts of dirt or foreign
materials in the system can cause wear or damage
to components, as well as general faulty operation
of the hydraulic system. Every precaution must
be taken to assure absolute cleanliness of the
hydraulic oil.
3. Whenever there is a hydraulic system failure which
gives reason to believe that there are metal particles
or foreign materials in the system, drain and ush
the entire system and replace the lter cartridges. A
complete change of oil must be made under these
circumstances.
4. Whenever the hydraulic system is drained, check
the magnets in the hydraulic reservoir for metal
particles. If metal particles are present, ush the
entire system and add a new change of oil. The
presence of metal particles also may indicate the
possibility of imminent component failure. A very
small amount of ne particles is normal.
5. All containers and funnels used in handling
hydraulic oil must be absolutely clean. Use a funnel
when necessary for lling the hydraulic oil reservoir,
and ll the reservoir only through the lter opening.
The use of cloth to strain the oil should be avoided
to prevent lint from getting into the system.
6. When removing any hydraulic component, be sure
to cap and tag all hydraulic lines involved. Also,
plug the ports of the removed components.
NOTE
Samples of hydraulic oil should be drawn
from the reservoir and tested annually.
These samples should be taken when the
oil is warmed through normal operation of
the system. The sample should be analyzed
by a qualied lubrication specialist to
determine if it is suitable for continued use.
Oil change intervals will depend on the
care used in keeping the oil clean, and the
operating conditions. Dirt and/or moisture
cotamination will dictate that the oil should
be changed more often. Under normal use
and operating conditions, the hydraulic oil
should be changed every two years. Refer
to Table 1.2 of this manual.
7. All hydraulic components must be disassembled in
spotlessly clean surroundings. During disassembly,
pay particular attention to the identication of parts
to assure proper reassembly. Clean all metal parts
in a clean mineral oil solvent. Be sure to thoroughly
clean all internal passages. After the parts have
been dried thoroughly, lay them on a clean, lint-free
surface for inspection.
8. Replace all O-rings and seals when overhauling
any component. Lubricate all parts with clean
hydraulic oil before reassembly. Use small amounts
of petroleum jelly to hold O-rings in place during
assembly.
9. Be sure to replace any lost hydraulic oil when
completing the installation of the repaired
component, and bleed any air from the system
when required.
10. All hydraulic connections must be kept tight. A
loose connection in a pressure line will permit the
oil to leak out or air to be drawn into the system.
Air in the system can cause damage to the
components and noisy or erratic system operation.
Maintenance Hints
Three simple maintenance procedures have the greatest
effect on the hydraulic system performance, efciency
and life. Yet, the very simplicity of them may be the
reason they are so often overlooked. What are they?
Simply these:
1. Change lters annually. The lters will need
to be changed more often depending on the
operating conditions. Dirty, dusty, high moisture
environments may cause the hydraulic system
to be contaminated more quickly.
2. Maintain a sufcient quantity of clean hydraulic
oil of the proper type and viscosity in the
hydraulic reservoir.
3. Keep all connections tight.