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2.5 Safety Instructions for Hydraulics (for Hydraulic Steering Systems)
During operation of the vehicle at high pressure, hydraulic oil can leak from defective or insecurely attached
hose lines and lead to serious skin injuries or wound infection. Please seek immediate medical attention in
the event of an accident. If hydraulic oil has penetrated into the skin, this must be surgically removed within
a few hours.
Please follow the safety provisions below if you wish to carry out work on the hydraulic system:
• Release the pressure in the system.
• Position collecting vessels under the hydraulic connections in order to collect any hydraulic oil leaking dur-
ing work and therefore avoid danger of slipping and environmental damage.
• Connect the hydraulic components properly to the vehicle.
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Check whether all line connections have been firmly tightened before building the pressure back up.
Never try to feel or seal leak points in hoses with your hands. Maintain a sufficient distance, protect yourself
and your hands and use suitable tools to search for the location of the leak.
Damaged hose lines must not be repaired nor be put together from old, already used components.
Replace old, worn or damaged hose lines immediately by components approved by Reichhardt.
The period of use for hydraulic hoses should not exceed six years (operational life including a maximum of two
years of storage time). Different guideline values may apply for hoses and lines made from thermoplastics.
2.6 Safety Instructions for Commissioning and Operation
Steering systems must not be used on public roads and pathways. Prior to road travel, disable the vehicle
steering control interface or steering activation switch (if equipped) as well as the AutoTrac™ system.
Observe and comply with the instructions and warnings in the John Deere AutoTrac™ Operator’s Manual.