PERIODICAL CHANGE OF THE COMPONENTS CONNECTED WITH SAFETY 4.6 PERIODICAL CHANGE OF THE COMPONENTS CONNECTED WITH SAFETY To ensure safety at any moment while driving and using the machine, the operator must carry out all the periodic maintenance operations prescribed. Furthermore, the operator must periodically change the components indicat- ed in the table in the following page, which are especially related to safety and fire-prevention rules.
These com- ponents are subject to wear and since it is particularly difficult to evaluate their conditions through simple periodic maintenance, after a certain period it is advisable to change them independently of their state, in order to keep them efficient over time. Repair or replace these components immediately in case of failures or anomalies, even if the time interval prescribed for their change has not elapsed yet. If the pipe clamps show signs of deterioration, like deformations or cracks, provide for changing them together with the pipes.
In addition to the periodical change of the components listed in the following page, the inspections described here below are to be carried out on the hydraulic pipes. In case of anomalies, carry out the necessary adjust- ments and changes, or adopt any other measure required. Type of check Check item Check before starting Leakages from joints, hydraulic pipes or fuel pipes. Periodical check (monthly check) Leakages from joints, hydraulic pipes or fuel pipes. Damaged hy- draulic or fuel pipes (cracks, wear and tear). Periodical check (annual check) Leakages from joints, hydraulic pipes or fuel pipes.
Deteriorated, twisted, damaged hydraulic or fuel pipes (cracks, wear and tear) or pipes in contact with other parts of the machine. 157