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DOCMA0000006‐UK ﴾ENG﴿ ‐ Samson FPT 3A 183
10.3 Hydraulic connections
10.3.1 Warnings for hydraulic connections
NOTICE
Before making the hydraulic connections, perform the "Equipment installation procedure" and check the
equipment is correctly fixed to the vehicle.
Check the hydraulic tubes do not obstruct the movements of the vehicle or of the equipment as it may be
damaged.
Consult the equipment manual to verify correct operation.
WARNING
When using an equipment that has electrical or hydraulic connections these must always be correctly
connected to the machine. Failure to connect does not allow the proper operation of the safety devices
with risk of damage to property and persons and risk of machine tipping.
NOTICE
Always accurately clean the hydraulic connections before each coupling. If not used, both the hydraulic
connections must be protected with adequate plastic caps.
WARNING
Do not use the vehicle or the equipment if the hydraulic tubes are worn or damaged, but repair or replace
them.
WARNING
Once the hydraulic connections have been made, it is compulsory to verify that the
controls are consistent with the operations carried out on the vehicle.
By inverting the connections, the accessory functions may be inverted compared to normal use,
therefore, after having completed the equipment installation procedure, test the various functions in a
free zone.
DANGER
Hydraulic liquid under pressure
Fine jets of hydraulic oil at high pressure can penetrate the epidermis. Keep hands and face at a safe
distance from the pressurized fluid and wear goggles and protective gloves. Bring a piece of cardboard to
the area of the suspected leak and then check for traces of liquid on the cardboard. If the liquid
penetrates the skin immediately seek for medical advice.
DANGER
Hydraulic pressure
The leakage of hydraulic oil at operating pressure can cause injury: before connecting or disconnecting
the hydraulic hoses, release the residual pressure from the hydraulic circuit. Prevent starting the engine
with disconnected hoses.