Panther T14R - Operation and maintenance manual
CAB AND FRAME MAINTENANCE
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REPLACEMENT OF HOSES AND FITTINGS
Follow all best maintenance practices when perform-
ing inspection, installation or maintenance of hydraulic
hoses and fittings. Discard all worn or damaged
hydraulic hoses and fittings. Some fittings cannot be
re-used, ensure they are replaced with genuine new
Prinoth parts.
CONNECTING AND DISCONNECTING
HYDRAULIC HOSES
This section applies to hoses with quick connect cou-
plings only.
Prior to connection, release pressure as described in
“Releasing Hydraulic Pressure”, wear protective
glasses and clothing, always check for leaks with a
piece of cardboard.
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION : Work in a way
to prevent oil losses and spills. Dispose of oil
soaked material in a environmentally safe manner.
All types of circuits:
Always turn off the engine before proceeding. Ensure
all fittings are clean before connecting to a circuit. Use
a cap to protect fittings from damage and dirt.
Hydrostatic circuits:
When connecting hoses with quick connect couplers,
always connect the drain hose
first
. When disconnect-
ing hoses, always disconnect the drain hose
last
.
WARNING
High pressure oil
Oil escaping under pressure can penetrate skin
and cause severe injuries. Release pressure
and use protective clothing or equipment before
servicing the hydraulic/hydrostatic system.
REPLACING LIGHT BULBS
General Precautions
» Do not look directly into the beam of light, the bulb
emits UV light which may cause eye damage.
» Always turn off the lights before replacing bulbs.
» Ensure the bulb has cooled down.
» Do not turn on the lights if no bulb is present in the
light.
» Do not touch the bulb with bare fingers as this
could reduce its life expectancy.
» Ensure every bulb is replaced with one of the same
type and rating.
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION : Do not dispose
of light bulbs in household waste.
Orange position/flasher lights
The light bulbs of the parking lights cannot be
replaced. For the parking lights, replace the hole unit.
Proceed as follows:
» By pressing on the short edge with fingers, care-
fully push the unit inside the cab body;
Figure 245
» Turn it 90 degrees and pull it out of the body;
CAUTION
Burn hazard
Powered halogen lights become very hot.
When replacing bulbs, always wear safety gog-
gles and protective gloves.
Cut hazard
Halogen lights are under high pressure.
If a bulb burst in an enclosed space, leave the
area and allow to ventilate for at least 20 min-
utes as escaped gases are harmful.
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