Avant 755i 760i Service and maintenance
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DANGER
High-
pressure ejection of fluid may penetrate skin and cause
serious injuries - Never handle pressurised components.
Before handling hy
draulic components, make sure that the hydraulic
system of the attachment and the loader are completely de-
pressurised. Do not hold your hand near a fitting when tightening or
opening it, and never use hands to search for leaks.
suspected, set a piece of cardboard to detect a leak.
See a physician immediately in case hydraulic fluid is injected through
skin, or if it is suspected. Immediate specialized medical care is
important to limit the possible serious injuries
Init
ial injury might be barely visible, but serious injury can develop
within just hours.
WARNING
Risk of injuries and burns caused by leaking hydraulic oil -
attachments if there are hydraulic leaks. Check hydraulic hos
es and components only
when the loader is safely stopped and hydraulic pressure is released. Repair all leaks as
soon as you have noticed them, because a small leak can quickly change into a big one.
Leaking hydraulic fluid can cause serious personal injur
ies and is also harmful to the
environment. Hot hydraulic oil can cause severe burns.
Check hydraulic hoses for cracks and wear. Follow the wear of the hoses and stop using
the loader if the outer layer of any hose has worn out. If you find a fault, the ho
component must be replaced.
Also repeated or prolonged skin contact with hydraulic oil can be harmful, wash hands
thoroughly after contact with oil.