Alamo FALCON 15/10 manual Ops-R

OPERATION

HYDRAULIC LINE INSPECTION
• Check for hydraulic leaks along hoses,
cylinders and fittings. IMPORTANT: DO NOT
use your hands to check for oil leaks. Use a
piece of heavy paper or cardboard to check for
hydraulic oil leaks.
• Inspect the condition of the valve weldment.
• Ensure fitting is properly connected
• Inspect condition of nylon bushings.		OPERATION
• Inspect Hoses attached between moving points
for kinking, pinching, or twisting damage.
	Hydraulic Hoses
OPS-B- 0094
Do not operate this Equipment with hydraulic oil or fuel leaking. Oil
and fuel are explosive and their presence could present a hazard. Do
not check for leaks with your hand! High-pressure oil streams from
breaks in the line could penetrate the skin and cause tissue damage

including gangrene. To check for a hose leak, SHUT the unit ENGINE OFF and remove all hydraulic pressure. Wear oil impenetrable gloves, safety glasses and use Cardboard to check for evidence of oil leaks. If you suspect a leak, REMOVE the HOSE and have it tested at a Dealer. If oil does penetrate the skin, have the injury treated immediately by a physician knowledgeable and skilled in this procedure. (SG-15)

SPEAD INCREASER AND HYDRAULIC PUMP INSPECTION
•	Check for hydraulic leaks along hose
	connections and fittings. IMPORTANT: DO
	NOT use your hands to check for oil leaks. Use
	a piece of heavy paper or cardboard to check
	for hydraulic oil leaks.
• Ensure hdyraulic pump		and spead increaser
	are properly connected to tractor.
• Inspect all hardware is properly torqued
•	Ensure Hydraulic hoses and fittings are
	properly connected.		Hydraulic Hoses
•	Inspect all hoses for	kinking, pinching or		Spead Increaser
	twisting damage.		Hydraulic Pump
	OPS-R- 0095

FACLON 15/10 03/09 Operation Section 4-19

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