3.5.4 Oil Leakage
Item 204.6 of the A17.2 Manual relates to checking for excessive oil in drip pans under the
pump unit. Good maintenance will keep oil leakage to a minimum. There will be some because
of vibration, but it can be kept to a minimum. Some pump units are designed where components
are housed in the oil storage tank. (See Figure 3-3 and 3-4) One of the reasons for this is to
reduce the need for tight fittings. Leakage indicates a potential problem and, when found, the
problem should be corrected.
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