Be Careful With Fluids Under Pressure; Handling Of The Accumulator - Takeuchi TB153FR Operator's Manual

SAFETY
Maintenance Precautions
Be careful with fluids under
pressure
Pressure can be maintained in the hydraulic
circuit long after the engine has been shut
down.
¡ Release all pressure before working on
the hydraulic system.
¡ Hydraulic fluid under pressure can
penetrate the skin or eyes and cause
injury, blindness or death. Fluid escaping
from a small hole can be almost invisible.
Wear a safety goggles and heavy gloves
and use a piece of cardboard or wood to
search for suspected leaks.
If fluid is injected into the skin, it must be
removed within a few hours by a doctor
familiar with this type of injury.
Release all pressure before
working on the hydraulic system
Oil may spurt out if caps or filters are removed
or pipes disconnected before releasing the
pressure in the hydraulic system.
¡ Gradually press the air breather button to
relieve tank pressure.
¡ Move all the control levers and pedals
several times in all directions to release
the pressure from the working equipment
circuitry. (When equipped with accumulator)
¡ When removing plugs or screws or
disconnecting hoses, stand to the side and
loosen slowly to gradually release the
internal pressure before removing.

Handling of the accumulator

High pressure nitrogen gas is enclosed in
the accumulator and incorrect handling could
possibly bring about serious personal injury
due to explosion. The following matters
should be strictly observed :
¡ Do not disassemble.
¡ Do not bring close to fire or throw into a
fire.
¡ Do not make hole, weld, or fuse.
¡ Do not subject to shock such as hitting or
rolling.
¡ At time of disposal, it will be necessary to
release the enclosed gas. Please contact
a Takeuchi sales or service outlet.
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