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5.6.7 Hoses and Lines
Check hydraulic hoses and lines daily for signs of leaks.
WARNING
• Avoid high-pressure
fl
uids.
Escaping
fl
uid can
penetrate the skin causing serious injury.
• Relieve
pressure
before
disconnecting
hydraulic lines.
Tighten all connections before
applying pressure.
• Keep hands and body away from pin-holes and
nozzles which eject
fl
uids under high pressure.
• If ANY
fl
uid is injected into the skin, it must
be surgically removed within a few hours by a
Doctor familiar with this type of injury or gangrene
may result.
• Use a piece of cardboard or paper to search
for leaks.
• Any service components must be genuine
MacDon parts.
• All connections must be properly torqued. Refer to
.
Figure 5.37: Hydraulic Pressure Hazard
IMPORTANT:
• Keep hydraulic coupler tips and connectors clean.
Dust, dirt, water, and foreign material are the major
causes of hydraulic system damage.
• DO
NOT
attempt to service hydraulic system in the
fi
eld. Precision
fi
ts require WHITE ROOM CARE during
overhaul.
5.6.8 Filling Fuel Tank
Fill fuel tank daily, preferably at the end of the day’s operation to help prevent condensation in the tank.
DANGER
To avoid bodily injury or death from unexpected startup of the machine, always stop the engine and remove
the key from the ignition before leaving the operator’s seat for any reason.
WARNING
• To avoid personal injury or death from explosion or
fi
re, do NOT smoke or allow
fl
ame or sparks near
fuel tank when refueling.
• NEVER refuel the windrower when the engine is hot or running.
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