TM 9-2330-381-14
4-18. HYDRAULIC TANK DRAINING (CONT)
Personal Required:
2
Equipment Condition
Gooseneck set at coupling height, 64 inches (163 cm) (para. 2-18)
Front and rear support legs lowered supporting platform (para. 2-22 and 2-23)
Platform lowered onto, and firmly supported by, support legs (para. 2-19)
General Safety Instructions
WARNING
Hydraulic fluid may be hot if system has been in operation. Allow system to cool
before performing maintenance or injury to personnel may result.
Hydraulic fluid may be under pressure. Use caution when disconnecting hydraulic
components or injury to personnel may result.
Hydraulic fluid may be absorbed through the skin. Wear long sleeves, gloves, and
goggles or face shield. If hydraulic fluid gets into the eyes, flush them immediately
with water and seek medical attention. If hydraulic fluid gets on skin, thoroughly
wash with soap and water. Wash hands thoroughly prior to eating or smoking.
CAUTION
Throughout this procedure, all fittings and openings must be capped or plugged
immediately after opening to prevent dirt and moisture or foreign material from
entering the hydraulic system or damage to equipment may result.
NOTE
The hydraulic tank has a capacity of 16.5 gl (62.5 l). With the platform at road
height and gooseneck at coupling height, the hydraulic tank should contain
approximately 8 gl (30 l) of hydraulic fluid.
HYDRAULIC TANK DRAINING
1.
At rear of gooseneck, access top of hydraulic tank (1) by unhooking step retainer (2) and raising top step (3) toward
streetside of gooseneck.
2.
While holding top step (3) upright, unscrew and remove breather cap (4) from hydraulic tank (1). Lower top step (3)
onto step frame on gooseneck.
3.
Unhook step retainer (5) and pull upward on step section (6). Continue to push step section (6) until step contacts
with top step (3).
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