Section 2: SAFETY Page 14
OM-ZR-May15
Hoses, Lines and Tubes Handling Procedures
Do not pull on, or attempt to move equipment, by force or pressure to the hydraulic hoses. The power unit will
need to be moved closer to the work if hoses do not reach.
Do not operate this equipment with hydraulic hoses that are damaged or kinked. Replace damaged hoses imme-
diately.
Do not lift or support hydraulic hoses with wire rope slings.
Do not pull kinks in the hoses. Kinks will reduce the hose safety factor by 50 percent.
Do not bend or strike high-pressure lines. Do not install bent or damaged lines, tubes or hoses.
Leaks can cause fires. Repair any loose or damaged fuel and oil lines, tubes and hoses.
Inspect all lines, tubes and hoses carefully. Do not use your bare hands to check for leaks. Tighten all connec-
tions to the recommended torque.
Make sure that all clamps, guards and heat shields are installed correctly to prevent rubbing against other parts
and excessive heat during operation.
Hoses, Lines and Tubes Check List
End fittings damaged, leaking or displaced.
Outer covering chafed or cut and wire reinforcing exposed.
Outer covering ballooning locally.
Evidence of kinking or crushing of the flexible part of the hose.
Precautions for Oils
Hot oil and components can cause serious personal injury. Do not allow hot oil or components to contact the
skin.
Keep all exhaust manifold and turbocharger shields in place to protect hot exhaust from oil spray in the event of
a hose, tube or seal failure.
Fire Extinguisher Requirements
Have a fire extinguisher of the appropriate type and size available and know how to use it. Inspect and have it
serviced as recommended on its instruction plate.
Fire or Explosion Prevention
All fuels, most lubricants, hydraulic oil, and some coolant mixtures are flammable.
Diesel fuel is flammable. Gasoline is flammable. The mixture of diesel and gasoline fumes is extremely explosive.
Do not weld or flame cut on pipes or tubes that contain flammable fluid(s). Clean them thoroughly with non-
flammable solvent before welding or flame cutting on them.
Shields must be installed correctly. These shields are for the purposes of protecting against some hot exhaust
components produced by oil or fuel and can assist in lessening the range of a spray in the event of a line, hose,
and tube or seal failure.
