5-58 BA ET18, 20, 24 en* 1.5 * et18_20_24b510.fm
5 Operation
Hose burst valve
Burn hazard due to hot hydraulic oil!
Hot hydraulic oil can cause burns to the skin.
► Move the control levers to neutral position if a hose bursts.
Stabilizer blade cylinder
If a hose bursts on the stabilizer blade cylinder, the standard hose burst
valve keeps the blade in its position.
Hose burst valve “Basic” (option)
The boom and stick are equipped with a hose burst valve that keeps them
in the last position if a hose bursts.
The hose burst valve is adjusted and sealed at the factory.
Warranty is void if the seal is removed or if the hose burst valve is
tampered with.
Hose burst valve “Advanced” (option)
The boom and stick are equipped with a hose burst valve, and the
stabilizer blade with a counterbalance valve that keep them in the last
position if a hose bursts.
The hose burst valve (boom and stick) is adjusted and sealed at the
factory.
Warranty is void if the seal is removed or if the hose burst valve is
tampered with.
Proceed as follows after a damage:
1. Stop the machine immediately.
2. Stop the engine.
3. Perform emergency lowering if possible – see chapter “5.12
Emergency lowering” on page 5-55.
4. Raise the control lever base.
5. Stop the engine.
6. Remove the starting key and lock the cabin.
7. Secure the machine and the attachment.
8. Contact a Wacker Neuson service center and have the malfunction
rectified.
Use a suitable container to collect fluids and lubricants as they flow out
and dispose of them in an environmentally friendly manner.