Toro 30308 - Checking the Hydraulic Lines and Hoses

AfterRepairingorReplacingtheComponents(continued)
4.Removeallthecapsorplugsfromthehydraulictubes,hydraulicttings,and
componentsbeforeconnectingthemagain.
5.Usepropertighteningprocedureswheninstallingthehydraulichosesand
ttings;refertoInstallingtheHydraulicHoseandTube(O-RingFaceSeal
Fitting)(page5–9)andInstallingtheHydraulicFittings(SAEStraightThread
O-RingFittingintotheComponentPort)(page5–11).
6.Afteryoucompletetherepairs,checkthecontrollinkagesorcablesfor
properadjustment,binding,orbrokenparts.
7.Afteryoucompletetherepairs,cleanthehydrauliccomponents,hose
connections,andttingstopreventfutureaccumulationofdirtandunwanted
materialonthehydrauliccomponents.
8.Afteryoudisconnectorreplaceanyhydrauliccomponents,operatethe
machinefunctionsslowlyuntiltheairisoutofthesystem;refertoCharging
theHydraulicSystem(page5–85).
9.Checkforhydraulic-uidleaks.Shutofftheengineandrepairleaksif
necessary.
10.Checkthehydraulic-uidlevelinthehydraulicreservoir(frontaxle)andadd
correctquantityofuidifnecessary.
CheckingtheHydraulicLinesandHoses
WARNING
Hydraulicuidescapingunderpressurecanpenetrateskinand
causeinjury.
•Ensurethatallhydraulic-uidhosesandlinesareingood
conditionandallhydraulicconnectionsandttingsaretight
beforeapplyingpressuretothehydraulicsystem.
•Keepyourbodyandhandsawayfrompin-holeleaksornozzles
thatejecthigh-pressurehydraulicuid.
•Useapieceofcardboardorpapertondhydraulicleaks.
•Releaseallpressureinthehydraulicsystembeforeperforming
anyworkonthesystem.
•Seekimmediatemedicalattentionifhydraulicuidisinjected
intoyourskin.
IMPORTANT
Checkthehydrauliclinesandhosesdailyforleaks,kinked
lines,loosemountingsupports,wear,loosettings,andhose
deterioration.Repairthedamagedhydrauliclinesandhosesbefore
operatingthemachine.
HydraulicSystem:ServiceandRepairs
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