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A.
REMOVE - Continued.
2.
REMOVE TRACK TENSIONING CYLINDER.
Cleaning solvent, P-D-680 is TOXIC and
flammable. Wear protective goggles
and gloves. Use only in a well ventilated
area. Avoid contact with skin, eyes, and
clothes, and do not breathe vapors.
Keep away from heat or flame. Never
smoke
when
using
solvent;
the
flashpoint of Type III cleaning solvent is
200°F (93,30C). Failure to do so may
result in injury or death to personnel.
If personnel become dizzy while using
cleaning solvent, immediately get fresh
air and medical attention. If solvent
contacts skin or clothes, flush with cold
water. If solvent contacts eyes, flush
eyes with water and get immediate
medical attention.
Thoroughly
clean
hydraulic
hoses,
tubes, and fittings before disconnecting.
Always plug or cap off disconnected
fittings
to
prevent
intrusion
of
contaminants. Failure to properly clean
and cap off connectors may result in
hydraulic system contamination and
equipment damage.
a.
Use cleaning brush and cleaning solvent to
clean all dust, dirt, and oil or grease residue
from hose (5) end and fitting at track
tensioning cylinder (4).
b.
Wipe off cleaned areas with a cleaning cloth.
Hydraulic oil can be moderately flammable and
can be an irritant to the skin, eyes, and
respiratory system. Avoid prolonged exposure.
Eye protection and rubber gloves must be worn
when working with hydraulic oil.
c.
Place machinery wiping towels
around elbow (6). Unscrew hose (5)
from elbow and drain hydraulic oil from
hose into drip pan. Plug hose and cap
elbow.
d.
Wipe up any spilled hydraulic oil with machinery
wiping towels. Dispose of hydraulic oil and
machinery wiping towels in accordance with
local procedures.
e.
Slide track tensioning cylinder forward to
dislodge rear end of track tensioning cylinder
from track frame (3). Remove track tensioning
cylinder
(4).
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