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Deadmans pedal & master cylinder

I have a very old stand up forklift Model #M30R4T071 I believe it is from the 1970's, My master cylinder is leaking oil and when I step on the deadmans pedal it no longer activates the forklift. I checked the master cylnder and it is empty. Does anybody know what kind of oil is used in the master cylinder?
  • Posted 2 Apr 2016 03:50
  • By Jonny
  • joined 2 Apr'16 - 1 message
  • Illinois, United States
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Not oil, use brake fluid, DOT 3 or 4.
  • Posted 2 Apr 2016 05:25
  • By mrfixit
  • joined 11 Dec'08 - 1,434 messages
  • New York, United States
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