11 | Maintenance
188 AXH1230‐UK ﴾ENG﴿ ‐ Apollo KM
– Dischargethepressure(usingthehydraulicleversofthedistributors)beforedisconnectingorrepairing
pipesandhydraulicparts.
DANGER
When a hydraulic pipe needs to be disconnected, slowly loosen the fittings to discharge residual pressure.
DANGER
Pressurized liquids danger.
Hydraulic energy accumulators are mounted on the vehicle. Before intervening on them, make sure to
discharge any internal pressure. Danger of high pressure oil splashes.
– Beforerestartingtheengine,ensurethatallconnectionshavebeenproperlytightened.
– Useapieceofcardboardtocheckforany leaks;makesure yourbodyis adequatelyprotectedagainst
pressurizedfluids.
– Anyfluidsthatpenetratetheskinmustberemovedsurgically.Shouldtherebeanaccident,seekmedical
attentionimmediately.
DANGER
Corrosive substances danger
Never touch air conditioning coolant.
– Ifitcomesintocontactwitheyes,airconditioningcoolantmaycauseblindness;itmaycausefreezingifit
comesintocontactwithskin.
– Whencleaningwithcompressedair,seriousinjurymaybecausedbyflyingparticles.
– Alwayswearprotectivegoggles,adustmask,glovesandotherprotectiveequipment.
WARNING
Adjusting and/or dismantling balancing and safety valves can be dangerous.
One of the above-mentioned valves may be removed only when the concerned jack is at rest and the
hydraulic circuit is not under pressure.
All other operations must be carried out by qualified, authorized personnel only.
NOTICE
Only use lubricants suggested by DIECI; never utilize used lubricants.
11.2 Engine hood opening
DANGER
Do not open the hood with the diesel engine in motion. At the end of the maintenance
operations the hood must always be closed and locked.
Do not work with the engine hood open.