Hydraulic Safety - MacDon R113 Operator's Manual

1.5 Hydraulic Safety

• Always place all
before dismounting.
• Make sure that all components in the hydraulic system
are kept clean and in good condition.
• Replace any worn, cut, abraded, flattened, or crimped
hoses and steel lines.
• Do NOT attempt any makeshift repairs to the hydraulic
lines, fittings, or hoses by using tapes, clamps, cements,
or welding. The hydraulic system operates under
extremely high pressure.
suddenly and create a hazardous and unsafe condition.
• Wear proper hand and eye protection when searching
for a high-pressure hydraulic leak.
cardboard as a backstop instead of hands to isolate
and identify a leak.
• If injured by a concentrated high-pressure stream of
hydraulic fluid, seek medical attention immediately.
Serious infection or toxic reaction can develop from
hydraulic fluid piercing the skin.
• Make sure all components are tight and that steel lines,
hoses, and couplings are in good condition before
applying pressure to a hydraulic system.
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hydraulic controls in
Makeshift repairs will fail
Use a piece of
SAFETY
Neutral
Figure 1.11: Testing for Hydraulic Leaks
Figure 1.12: Hydraulic Pressure Hazard
Figure 1.13: Safety Around Equipment
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