Great Dane C5 Chariot GCKH2352S - Manual (Page 28)

Service Transmission - 26
SERVICE TRANSMISSION
Service Transmission
Hydraulic Oil
Use only 5W-50 or 15W-50 all synthetic oil.
Checking Hydraulic Oil Level
1.Park machine safely. (See Parking Safely in the SAFETY section.)
2.Unscrew and remove hydraulic reservoir cap/dipstick (A) from hydraulic
oil reservoir.
3.Wipe dipstick with a clean cloth.
4.Install dipstick and allow the cap to rest on the end of the tube. Do not
tighten the cap.
5.Remove dipstick and check oil level. Oil level should be at top mark on
dipstick.
6.If necessary, add oil through oil reservoir filler neck.
7.Install cap on filler neck.
Changing Hydraulic Oil and Filter
1.Park machine safely. (See Parking Safely in the SAFETY section.)
2. Allow engine and hydraulic oil reservoir to cool.
3.Clean area around reservoir filler cap, and remove filler cap from
reservoir.
4.Remove cap (A) from oil reservoir tank filler neck.
5.Turn hydraulic oil filter (B) counterclockwise to remove.
6.Allow hydraulic oil to drain into a drain pan with at least a 3.8 L (1.0 gal)
capacity.
7.Apply a film of clean oil on gasket of new filter.
8.Install filter. Turn filter clockwise until gasket makes contact with
mounting surface. Tighten 1/2 to 3/4 turn after gasket contact.
NOTE: Reservoir capacity is approximately 1.9 L (2.0 qt). Total
system capacity is approximately 3.5 L (3.75 qt).
9.Fill oil reservoir with approximately 1.9 L (2.0 qt) of oil.
10.Install reservoir cap.
IMPORTANT: Avoid damage! Check oil level in reservoir tank
when oil is cold.
Do not overfill oil reservoir tank. Oil will expand during operation
and could overflow.
IMPORTANT: Avoid damage! Dirt and debris in oil may cause
damage to the transaxle. Clean area around opening before
removing dipstick.
CAUTION: Avoid injury! Escaping fluid under pressure can
penetrate the skin causing serious injury. Avoid the hazard by
relieving pressure before disconnecting hydraulic or other
lines. Tighten all connections before applying pressure.
Search for leaks with a piece of cardboard. Protect hands and
body from high pressure fluids.
Use caution when filling and draining hydraulic oil. During
periods of machine operation the hydraulic oil reservoir can
get hot. Allow engine and oil reservoir to cool before
servicing.
IMPORTANT: Avoid damage! Contamination of hydraulic fluid
could cause transmission damage or failure. Do not open oil
reservoir cap unless absolutely necessary.
Severe or unusual conditions may require a more frequent
service interval.