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5.15 Spill basin:
In the event a fluid coupling release occurs, the chipper
is equipped with spill basin to catch the fluid before it
has a chance to spill, and contaminate the ground.
The spill basin is designed to hold up to 4 litres (4.2
quarts) and will hold the contents of the fluid coupler.
Before moving the chipper, the basin should
be emptied to prevent further spillage during
transportation.
Before you empty the catch basin or perform any
maintenance, ensure that you have waited long
enough to allow the fluid to cool. The temperature of
the fluid when released could be as hot as 180 °C (356
°F), which will cause severe burns when contact is
made with bare skin.
Follow this procedure to empty the spill basin.
1.
The basin is located under the fluid coupler and is
held on by 2 bolts.
2. Support the spill basin and carefully remove the 3
bolts that hold the basin in place.
3. Remove the basin and carefully dump the contents
into a container.
4.
Dispose of the fluid in a environmentally
responsible way at a chemical recycler or in
accordance to hazardous waste laws in your area.
Do not dispose of the fluid in any way that would
result in contaminating the environment.
5.
To bring the fluid coupling back into service the
fluid coupler must be refilled and the fusible plug
replaced.
6. See section 5.7.2 in this manual or review the
RotoFluid owners manual that came with your
BXTR6438
CAUTION
: Hot Oil and
Container: If there is a
fluid release from the hy-
draulic coupler, the oil and
container could reach tem
-
peratures of 180 °C (356 °F).
To prevent severe burns,
wait for the oil and container
to cool before attempting any
maintenance.
