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-32- G0504 16" Horizontal Resaw Bandsaw
Breather Cap
Fluid Sight
Window
Figure 30. Hydraulic reservoir components.
Check the hydraulic fluid level daily.
The hydraulic system controls the movement
of the conveyor belts. In order for this system
to function properly and operate at the correct
temperature, the hydraulic fluid level in the tank
should be
2
⁄3 full between the fill lines on the fluid
sight window, which is located on the front of the
tank (see
Figure 30).
To add hydraulic fluid, remove the breather
cap shown in
Figure 30. Use an ISO VG 10—
Antiwear 10 Hydraulic Fluid or equivalent.
The hydraulic system minor service consists of
changing the fluid filter, cleaning the breather
cap and filler screen, and inspecting the hydraulic
fluid for signs of thermal breakdown, dust con
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tamination, and water contamination.
Perform a “Minor Service” every 960 hours or
every 6 months of regular use.
Figure 31. Removing filter.
To change the filter:
1. Read and understand the hydraulic safe
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ty instructions on Page 6 before continu
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ing!
2. Thoroughly clean the entire area around the
filter to remove all dust. (Getting dust into the
hydraulic system will contaminate it.)
3. Remove the filter by unscrewing it from the
housing (
Figure 31).
Inspect and clean the breather cap and filler
screen every 40 hours of regular use.
The breather cap is vented to allow the hydraulic
system to breathe during operation. Below the
breather cap is a plastic filler screen.
Visually inspect both the breather cap and the
plastic filler screen. If there is visual contami
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nation, clean both items with solvent and com
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pressed air. Allow them to completely dry before
installing back in the tank.
The hydraulic system on this machine cre-
ates very high pressure and the hydraulic
fluid gets hot. Always stop the resaw, open
the conveyor speed valves, make sure the
pressure gauge reads 0 PSI, and make sure
the fluid cools down before removing any
lines or servicing the hydraulic system.
Hydraulic System
Minor Service
Hydraulic Fluid
Schedule