TM 5-3810-307-24-1-1
HYDRAULIC RESERVOIR.
Installation.
1.
If required, modify the replacement hydraulic
Removal.
reservoir for the hydraliner heating elements
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in accordance with Appendix J.
Ensure that all hydraulic systems are
2.
If required, install two hydraliner heating
shut down and the pressure is relieved.
elements in accordance with Appendix J.
3.
If removed, install return filter (9, Figure 2-8-
1.
Ensure battery disconnect switch is in OFF
3), window gauge (4), and breather (1).
position.
4.
If removed, install the hydraulic oil sampling
2.
Thoroughly clean the reservoir around the
valve hose connection (10).
hydraulic hose connections.
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3.
Drain the hydraulic reservoir. The reservoir
has a capacity of approximately 73 gallons
The empty hydraulic reservoir weighs
(276 liters).
approximately 250 lbs (113.5 kg). Use
care when installing it to avoid injury
4.
Tag and disconnect all hydraulic lines on the
and/or damage to the equipment.
reservoir. Refer to Figure 2-8-4. If Espar
coolant heater is installed, also refer to
5.
Use a suitable lifting device to position the
Appendix J. Plug the hydraulic lines and all
reservoir on its mounting bracket (7).
openings.
6.
Connect hydraulic return line to hydraulic
5.
If Espar coolant heater is installed, drain the
reservoir and hose from connection on
engine coolant from the diesel engine. Get
reservoir to hydraulic oil sampling valve.
set to catch any engine coolant contained in
7.
Position superstructure cab access steps and
the coolant lines. Then tag and disconnect
secure retaining straps (6) with locknuts and
the engine coolant lines to the hydraliner
lockwashers (four places).
heating elements. If necessary, refer to
8.
Remove all plugs and ensure that all pre-
Appendix J for the component locations and
formed packings in the disconnected
engine coolant line connections.
hydraulic lines are not damaged. Replace
6.
Remove the locknuts and lockwashers (four
any damaged preformed packing.
places) securing the two retaining straps (6,
9.
Install the remaining disconnected hydraulic
Figure 2-8-3) to the hydraulic reservoir
lines to the hydraulic reservoir. Refer to
mounting bracket (7).
Figure 2-8-4 and/or Appendix J. Remove
tags.
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10.
If removed, connect engine coolant hoses to
The empty hydraulic reservoir weighs
the hydraliner heating elements. Remove tags.
approximately 250 lbs (113.5 kg). Use
If necessary, refer to Appendix J for component
care when removing it to avoid injury
locations and engine coolant line connections.
and/or damage to the equipment.
11.
Remove the breather and fill the hydraulic
reservoir with clean hydraulic oil.
7.
Remove superstructure cab access steps.
12.
If coolant heater installed, refill engine
8.
Use a suitable lifting device to remove the
coolant.
reservoir from its mounting bracket (7).
13.
Place battery disconnect switch in the ON
9.
If replacing the reservoir, remove the
position.
hydraulic oil sampling valve hose connection
14.
Start the diesel engine, bleed air from system,
(10) and pressure gauge.
and check all hydraulic functions. Inspect the
10.
If replacing the reservoir, remove the return
hydraulic reservoir hose connections for
filter (9), window gauge (4), and the breather
evidence of leaks. Refill engine coolant as
(1).
necessary.
11.
If replacing the reservoir, remove hydraliner
15.
Remove air trapped in the hydraulic system.
heater elements, if installed.
2-8-18a/(2-8-18b Blank) C-1
