October 2008 "3072ES / 3772ES / 3772ES HD" Service & Parts Manual
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HYDRAULIC FLUID
Handling Precautions
PERSONS IN REGULAR CONTACT WITH MINERAL-BASED HYDRAULIC FLUID
NEED TO BE AWARE OF THE IMPORTANCE OF THOROUGH HYGIENE, AND THE
PROPER METHODS FOR HANDLING MINERAL OILS IN ORDER TO AVOID
POTENTIAL HAZARDS TO HEALTH.
HYDRAULIC FLUID UNDER PRESSURE CAN PENETRATE AND BURN SKIN,
DAMAGE EYES, AND JUNE CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY OR BLINDNESS.
FLUID LEAKS UNDER PRESSURE MAY NOT ALWAYS BE VISIBLE.
If mineral- based hydraulic fluid is SPLASHED INTO THE EYES, it must be WASHED OUT
THOROUGHLY using abundant quantities of water. If irritation persists, medical advice should be
sought.
Hydraulic Fluid Recommendations
MEC recommends the use of ISO32 hydraulic fluid or equivalent.