Skyjack Telehandler SJ643 TH

WARNING! Hot oil or components can burn. Oil must be at normal operating temperature when draining. Avoid contact with hot oil or components. Do not allow oil to drain into the ground.

Axle differential oil at normal operating temperature

Machine parked on a firm level surface, parking brake applied, machine shut off, and allowed to sit for two minutes

Enter the capacity of the container placed under axle drain plugs

Areas around the three (3) drain plugs and level/fill plug cleaned

All three (3) drain plugs removed and oil drained from the differential

Used oil disposed of in accordance with local regulations

Magnetic drain plugs wiped off with a clean rag and installed in the axle

Warning: This procedure requires trained personnel with PPE!

Axle assembly requires planetary gear lubricant independent of the differential assemblies

Axle planetary oil is at operating temperature

Telehandler parked on a firm level surface with the level/fill/drain plug at the 6 o’clock position

Engine shut down, parking brake applied, and allowed to sit for a minimum of two minutes

Area around the plug cleaned and plug removed

Axle oil drained into a container

Magnetic drain plug wiped off with a clean rag and installed in the planetary

Plug repositioned to the 3 o’clock or 9 o’clock position then removed again

Inspect for worn, cracked or broken plates

Inspect for wear of plate and pin head

Inspect for stiff links or enlarged plate holes

Inspect for worn or rusted connecting pins

Measure chain elongation. Measurement should be MAXIMUM of new chain length plus 3%

If chain replacement is not necessary; clean the chain in solvent, and dry using low pressure compressed air

Prior to installation, soak the chain in a pan of SAE 40 engine oil or chain and cable lubricant for a MINIMUM of 8 hours to ensure correct lubrication of the pins and links

Sign off on the boom chains inspection

WARNING! Always shut off the engine and allow it to cool down before removing the radiator cap. Steam or fluid escaping from the radiator may cause severe injury. Remove cap slowly to relieve pressure. Avoid contact with steam or escaping fluid

NOTE! Machines with an enclosed cab have a heater unit that needs to be flushed separately

NOTE! Place the heat select switch in the full hot position if equipped

Open the radiator cap to ensure proper draining

Place a container capable of holding 5 gallons (17 liters) under the radiator drain plug

Open the drain plug and allow radiator and coolant bottle to drain

NOTE! For machines without an enclosed cab continue from step 10

Close manual heater valve located near the radiator cap/surge tank then disconnect the heater hose connected to it

Ensure telehandler is on a firm level surface, apply the park brake and shut down the engine

Unlatch engine compartment cover and lift up to gain access to Hydraulic Oil Filter

Place suitable container under filter to catch any spilled oil

Unscrew and discard old filter. Be sure all traces of the old filter gasket are removed from the filter head

Apply a light coating of clean oil to the gasket on the new filter

Install the new filter and turn until the gasket contacts the filter head

Tighten an additional 1/2 to 3/4 turn by hand to compress the gasket

Sign off on the hydraulic oil filter replacement