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MAINTENANCE
FX-520 06/16 Maintenance Section 5-18
© 2016 Alamo Group Inc.
MAINTENANCE
HIGH PRESSURE OIL LEAK HAZARD
HYDRAULIC HOSES
Replace pinched and broken Hydraulic Hoses at once. Tighten any Hydraulic Fitting with fluid leaking from it. If
fluid still leaks, loosen the fitting, apply a pipe thread compound to the threads and tighten. Care must be
exercised when tightening Hydraulic Fittings. Too much tightening can cause the fittings to crack and require
replacement fittings.
Although a small amount of oil will be present from bleeding at all Hydraulic Fittings, significant amounts of oil
leaking around the Breather Plug on the Cylinder indicates that the seal in the Cylinder is worn out. Replace
the seals in the Cylinder immediately before the Cylinder is damaged or too much hydraulic fluid is lost.
MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE OPERATING OIL TEMPERATURE
Do not operate this implement if the tractor hydraulic oil temperature exceeds 200°F
TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH FROM HIGH PRESSURE HYDRAULIC OIL
LEAKS PENERATING SKIN:
•
DO NOT OPERATE
equipment with oil or fuel leaks.
•
KEEP
all hydraulic hoses, lines and connections in
GOOD CONDITION
and
TIGHT
before applying system
pressure.
•
RELIEVE HYDRAULIC PRESSURE
before disconnecting lines or working on the system.
•
REMOVE
and replace hose if you suspect it leaks. Have dealer test it for leaks.
HIGH PRESSURE FLUID LEAKS CAN BE INVISIBLE.
WHEN CHECKING FOR HYDRAULIC LEAKS AND WORKING AROUND HYDRAULIC SYSTEMS:
•
ALWAYS WEAR
safety glasses and impenetrable gloves.
•
USE
paper or cardboard to search for leaks.
•
DO NOT USE
hands or body parts to search for leak.
•
KEEP
hands and body
AWAY
from pin holes and nozzles ejecting hydraulic fluid.
• Injected Hydraulic fluid may cause gangrene if not surgically removed immediately by a doctor familiar
with this form of injury.
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