Clean Working Conditions

Clean Working Conditions

Paint damage.

• Hydraulic fluid will damage the paint. Wipe up any hydraulic fluid that leaks onto painted surfaces.

Even very small particles of dirt can cause a fault. Follow the rules of cleanliness when working on the hydraulic system:

• Clean connecting points and surrounding areas before loosening.

• Before opening the hydraulic system, open the filler plug on the fluid reservoir to even out the pressure in the system and then close it again to the tightening specification.

• Always check the fluid level and add more fluid if necessary whenever work was performed on the hydraulic system.

• Seal off all open lines and connections immediately with clean plugs taken, for example, from the engine bung set (VAS 6122).

• Place removed parts on a clean surface and cover. Use foil and paper. Do not use cloths with lint!

• Carefully cover or seal opened components if the repair will not be done immediately.

• Only install clean parts: remove replacement parts from the packaging immediately prior to installation.

• Place collecting container or foil and cloths under connections to be opened so that hydraulic fluid does not come into contact with painted surfaces.

• If the system open: do not work with compressed air. Do not move the vehicle if at all possible.

• Protect any disconnected connectors from dirt and moisture and connect them only when they are completely dry.