Skyjack Telehandler SJ843 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

Container capable of holding approximately 10 quarts (9.5 litres) 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 has planetary gear lubricant independent of the differential assemblies

Axle planetary oil is at operating temperature

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

Engine is shut down, parking brake is applied, and it has sat for a minimum of two minutes

Area around the plug is clean and plug is removed

Axle oil is drained into a container

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

Plug is 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

Is the telehandler on a firm level surface?

Is the park brake applied and the engine shut down?

Is the engine compartment cover unlatched and lifted up to gain access to Hydraulic Oil Filter?

Is a suitable container placed under filter to catch any spilled oil?

Is the old filter unscrewed and discarded? Are all traces of the old filter gasket removed from the filter head?

Is a light coating of clean oil applied to the gasket on the new filter?

Is the new filter installed and turned until the gasket contacts the filter head?

Is the new filter tightened an additional 1/2 to 3/4 turn by hand to compress the gasket?

Sign off on the hydraulic oil filter replacement