PRECAUTIONS FOR MAINTENANCE 2.8.15 PRECAUTIONS CONCERNING THE GEARSHIFT If electrical welding operations are to be carried out on the ma- chine, it is necessary to disconnect the connector (1) of the gearshift unit positioned under the steering wheel. To reach the connector (1), first remove the protection casing (2). 2.8.16 HANDLING HIGH-PRESSURE PIPES Do not bend high-pressure pipes or rub them with abrasive or cutting objects. Do not use any bent or cracked pipes or hoses that were previously rejected because of leaks or fastening de- fects, since they may burst during use. Always repair or replace any loose or faulty fuel or oil pipe. Any leakage of fuel or oil may cause fires.
2.8.17 PRECAUTIONS TO BE TAKEN WHEN HANDLING HIGH-PRESSURE OIL DANGEROUS! Do not forget that the work equipment circuits are always un- der pressure; for this reason, when it is necessary to add or drain hydraulic oil or to perform maintenance operations or in- spections on the hydraulic circuit, it is advisable to lower the equipment to the ground and completely release the pres- sures and the residual pressure present in the tank. Small leakages from pipes under pressure and the resulting jets are extremely dangerous, since they can perforate the skin and penetrate in the blood circulation or injure the eyes.
For this reason, always wear goggles and thick gloves during the inspections and use a piece of cardboard or a sheet of ply- wood to check for oil leakages. If you are hit by a jet of high-pressure oil or are injured, even if slightly, immediately consult a doctor. RWA01480 CORRECT RWA01580 50