HIGH PRESSURE OIL LEAK HAZARD
TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH FROM HIGH PRESSURE HYDRAULIC OIL
LEAKS PENERATING SKIN:
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equipment with oil or fuel leaks.
DO NOT OPERATE
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all hydraulic hoses, lines and connections in
KEEP
pressure.
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RELIEVE HYDRAULIC PRESSURE
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and replace hose if you suspect it leaks. Have dealer test it for leaks.
REMOVE
HIGH PRESSURE FLUID LEAKS CAN BE INVISIBLE.
WHEN CHECKING FOR HYDRAULIC LEAKS AND WORKING AROUND HYDRAULIC SYSTEMS:
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safety glasses and impenetrable gloves.
ALWAYS WEAR
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paper or cardboard to search for leaks.
USE
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hands or body parts to search for leak.
DO NOT USE
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hands and body
KEEP
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Injected Hydraulic fluid may cause gangrene if not surgically removed immediately by a doctor familiar
with this form of injury.
HYDRAULIC HOSES
Replace pinched and broken Hydraulic Hoses at once. Tighten any Hydraulic Fitting with fluid leaking from it. If
fluid still leaks, loosen the fitting, apply a pipe thread compound to the threads and tighten. Care must be
exercised when tightening Hydraulic Fittings. Too much tightening can cause the fittings to crack and require
replacement fittings.
Although a small amount of oil will be present from bleeding at all Hydraulic Fittings, significant amounts of oil
leaking around the Breather Plug on the Cylinder indicates that the seal in the Cylinder is worn out. Replace
the seals in the Cylinder immediately before the Cylinder is damaged or too much hydraulic fluid is lost.
MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE OPERATING OIL TEMPERATURE
Do not operate this implement if the tractor hydraulic oil temperature exceeds 200°F
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MAINTENANCE
before disconnecting lines or working on the system.
from pin holes and nozzles ejecting hydraulic fluid.
AWAY
PN HP01
Maintenance Section 5-18
and
GOOD CONDITION
TIGHT
before applying system