Hydraulic System; Important Information On The Hydraulic System - Wacker Neuson ET16 Operator's Manual

7.12 Hydraulic system

Important information on the hydraulic system

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WARNING
Burn hazard due to hot hydraulic oil!
Hot hydraulic oil can cause burning to the skin, serious injury or death.
► Release the pressure in the hydraulic system.
► Let the engine cool down.
► Wear protective equipment.
WARNING
Injury hazard due to fluid escaping under pressure!
Hydraulic oil escaping under pressure can penetrate the skin and cause
serious injury or death.
► Do not operate the machine with leaking or damaged hydraulic system
components.
► Open the breather filter carefully to slowly release the pressure inside
the reservoir.
► Wear protective equipment. If oil contacts the eye flush immediately
with clean water and seek medical treatment.
► Malfunctioning or leaking threaded fittings, hose connections and
pressure lines must be immediately repaired by a Wacker Neuson
service center. Search for hydraulic leaks with a piece of cardboard.
► Always consult a doctor immediately, even if the wound seems
insignificant. Hydraulic oil causes blood poisoning.
NOTICE
Damage due to wrong hydraulic oil.
► Only use hydraulic oil according to the fluids and lubricants list.
► Have the hydraulic oil only changed by an authorised service centre.
NOTICE
Damage to hydraulic system due to incorrect hydraulic oil level.
► With a warm engine, the hydraulic oil must be about at the middle of
the sight glass.
► Check the hydraulic oil level once a day.
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