General maintenance and service
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9.8
Maintenance of the hydraulic system
The hydraulic system of the towed load transfer vehicle consists of a hydraulic cir-
cuit:
Control block with oil supply from the tractor.
During operation, the hydraulic system of the load transfer vehicle is subject to high
pressure. During operation, the temperature of the oils in the system is approx.
90 °C.
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WARNING
Risk of injury due to the hydraulic system
Hot fluids and fluids escaping under high pressure may cause
severe injury.
Before starting any work, the hydraulic system is to be
depressurised.
Switch off the tractor engine and secure the tractor against
restart.
Let the hydraulic system cool down.
When searching for leakage, wear protective goggles and
protective gloves at all times.
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WARNING
Risk of infection caused by hydraulic oils
Hydraulic oils escaping the system under high pressure may pen-
etrate the skin and cause infections.
In case of injury in connection with hydraulic oil, immedi-
ately seek medical attention!
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CAUTION
Danger of environmental pollution caused by hydraulic or
gearbox oils
Hydraulic or gearbox oil penetrating the canalisation or the ground
may pollute large quantities of ground water and drinking water.
Always dispose of waste oil in accordance with the manu-
facturer's instructions, in an environmentally friendly man-
ner at the specified collection point.
Summary of Contents for TWS 85.1
Page 30: ...Safety 3 24...
Page 38: ...Transportation without tractor 5 32...
Page 76: ...Instructions for load transfer 7 70...
Page 78: ...Faults and possible causes 8 72...
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