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1.5 Hydraulic Safety
Protect yourself when assembling, operating, and servicing hydraulic components.
Figure 1.11: Testing for Hydraulic Leaks
• Always place all hydraulic controls in Neutral before
leaving the operator’s seat.
• Make sure that all components in the hydraulic system
are kept clean and in good condition.
• Replace any worn, cut, abraded, flattened, or crimped
hoses and steel lines.
• Do NOT attempt any makeshift repairs to hydraulic lines,
fittings, or hoses by using tapes, clamps, cements, or
welding. The hydraulic system operates under extremely
high pressure. Makeshift repairs can fail suddenly and
create hazardous conditions.
Figure 1.12: Hydraulic Pressure Hazard
• Wear proper hand and eye protection when searching
for high-pressure hydraulic fluid leaks. Use a piece of
cardboard as a backstop instead of your 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.
Figure 1.13: Safety around Equipment
• Ensure that all components are tight and that steel lines,
hoses, and couplings are in good condition before
applying pressure to a hydraulic system.
SAFETY
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