6 Maintenance
Servicing
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Changing the steering fluid a
nd filter
DANGER
Risk of very serious injury due to steering failure!
– Never operate truck with a low hydraulic oil level.
– Immediately fill the steering fluid tank and check
the steering system for leaks.
WARNING
These fluids are pressurised during operation of the
truck and are hazardous to your health!
– Do not allow to come into contact with the skin.
– To avoid injury, use appropriate personal protec-
tive equipment (e.g. protective gloves, industrial
goggles, skin protection and skin care products).
– Do not allow the fluid to come into contact with
hot engine parts.
– Follow the statutory regulations.
– Open the engine cover.
– Open filler ca
p of the steering fluid tank.
– Remove and dispose of steering fluid filter.
– Place a suitable drip tray under the steering
fluid tank.
– Remove the
drain plug; see the arrow.
– Drain fluid.
– Refit drain plug.
– Fill up
tank with fresh steering fluid. Pay
attentio
n to correct level.
– Use new steering fluid filter.
– Close filler cap of the steering fluid tank.
–Checkth
e steering system for correct
operati
on.
ENVIRONMENT NOTE
Hydraulic fluid is a water-polluting substance!
•
Always store hydraulic fluid in containers
that comply with regulations.
•
Avoid spills.
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