7 - 44 Genie Z-45/22 Part No. 32960Service Manual - Second EditionSection 7 - Repair Procedures11-1Hydraulic TankThe primary functions of the hydraulic tank are tocool, clean and deaerate the hydraulic fluid duringoperation. This tank has a 25 gallon (94.5 liters)capacity and an oil level gauge with temperatureindicator. It utilizes internal suction strainers forthe pump supply suction lines and has an externalreturn line filter.How to Remove the HydraulicTankThe work area and surfaceswhere this procedure will beperformed must be clean and freeof debris that could get into thehydraulic system and causesevere component damage.1 Raise the primary boom until it is horizontal toaccess the anchor hook.2 Close the two hydraulic tank valves located atthe main pump.3 Completely drain the oil from the tank byremoving the drain plug located in the bottomfront of tank.Burn hazard. Contact with hot oilmay cause severe burns.4 Disconnect the hydraulic hoses from the tank.5 Remove the tank anchor hook from the back ofthe tank.open closed6 Remove the mounting fasteners from thebottom of the tank.7 Use an appropriate lifting device to remove thetank from the machine.Always use pipe thread sealantwhen re-installing the drain plug.Use only Dexron II equivalenthydraulic fluid.Be sure to open the two hydraulictank valves and prime the pumpafter installing the pump.How to Prime the Pump1 Gasoline/LPG models: Disconnect the ignitioncoil wire and isolate it from ground.Diesel models: Disconnect the wiring to theinjection pump fuel-on solenoid2 Crank the engine with the starter motor for 15seconds.Fuel and Hydraulic Tanks800-610-4101ActionRental.com
