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BE CAREFUL WITH FLUIDS UNDER PRESSURE
The hydraulic system is under pressure whenever
the engine is running, and may hold residual pres-
sure even after shutdown. Before working on any
pressurized system, relieve all operating and re-
sidual pressures. To relieve the pressure in the
hydraulic system, cycle all controls after shutdown.
CAUTION
Hydraulic systems are highly pressurized and
must be approached with great care. Hydraulic
pressure can drive hydraulic fluid through the
skin. Check for leaks in a hydraulic system
with a piece of wood or scrap cardboard and
not your bare hands. If a pinhole leak injects
hydraulic fluid into your body, see a physician
immediately.
DON'T TAKE CHANCES
. Use the correct tools.
Make sure wrenches and drivers are properly sized
and fitted. Don't use broken, damaged or badly
worn parts. Don't change sealed relief valve set-
tings. Do not reset an adjustable relief valve for a
pressure higher than recommended by the manu-
facturer. Do not close off overflow or bypass lines.
Replace all filters and screens.
DON'T TAKE CHANCES.
Tighten all bolts, fittings,
and connections to torque values specified by the
manufacturer. Replace all guards, covers and
shields. Refill and recharge pressure systems only
with manufacturer approved fluids. Check your
work, clean up and recheck oil, hydraulic fluid and
all other service points before restarting.
ONE FINAL WORD.
It is impossible, within this
manual, to cover every hazardous situation you may
encounter. But, your knowledge of these safety
precautions and your adherence to the basic rules
of safety will help build good judgement in all situa-
tions. Our object is to help you develop safe operat-
ing, maintenance and repair procedures. REMEM-
BER: SAFETY IS YOUR BUSINESS AND YOUR
RESPONSIBILITY.
Look for this symbol to point out important safety precautions. It means ATTENTION! BECOME
ALERT! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS FOR THE FARM
