Hydraulic Safety - MacDon D65 Operator's Manual

1.5 Hydraulic Safety

• Always place all combine/tractor/windrower hydraulic
controls in Neutral before dismounting.
• Make sure that all components in the hydraulic system
are kept in good condition and clean.
• 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. Such makeshift repairs will fail
suddenly and create a hazardous and unsafe condition.
• Wear proper hand and eye protection when searching for
a high-pressure hydraulic leak. Use a piece of 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.
• Before applying pressure to a hydraulic system, make
sure all components are tight and that steel lines, hoses,
and couplings are in good condition.
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Figure 1.11: Checking hydraulic leaks
Figure 1.12: Hydraulic pressure hazard
Figure 1.13: Wear safety glasses
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