SK800 Operator’s Manual Prepare - 29 Prepare Equipment p Hydraulic Connection If attachment requires hydraulic power for operation, connect hydraulic hoses. Pressurized fluid or air. Injection can cause death or serious injury. Refer to operator’s manual for correct use. To help avoid injury: Use a piece of cardboard or wood, rather than hands, to check for leaks. Before disconnecting a hydraulic line, turn engine off and operate all controls to relieve pressure. Lower, block, or support any raised component with a hoist. Cover connection with heavy cloth and loosen connector nut slightly to relieve residual pressure. Catch all fluid in a container.
Before using system, check that all connections are tight and all lines are undamaged. If you are injured, seek immediate medical attention from a doctor familiar with this type of injury. Hot parts. Contact can cause burns. Only touch when cool or wear gloves. 1. Ensure machine is shut off. 2. Activate accessories using ignition switch. 3. Operate auxiliary controls to relieve residual pressure at hydraulic couplers. 4. Remove dirt and debris from hydraulic couplers. 5. Connect male coupler from attachment to female coupler (3) on machine. 6. Connect female coupler from attachment to male coupler (1) on machine. 7. If needed, connect attachment case drain hose to case drain connector (2).
8. Ensure that connections are secure by pulling on hoses.