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REPLACE/REPAIR HYDRAULIC RESERVOIR COMPONENTS - Continued.
C.
INSTALL.
1.
INSTALL DISCHARGE PIPES, SUCTION
PIPES, AND STRAINER ELEMENTS.
WARNING
Pipe sealant can cause eye damage
or skin irritation. Wash after skin
contact. Wear safety goggles/glasses
when using. Avoid contact with eyes
or skin. If sealant contacts eyes,
flush
eyes
with
water
and
get
immediate medical attention.
CAUTION
Coat only leading threads of
hydraulic
components
with
pipe
sealant. Excessive amounts of pipe
sealant may contaminate hydraulic
system.
a.
Coat leading threads on both ends of suction
pipes (56) with pipe sealant.
b.
Use pipe wrench to install suction pipes (56).
c.
Install street elbows (55) onto suction pipes (56).
Installed street elbows must aim toward center of
hydraulic reservoir.
d.
Coat exposed threads of street elbows (55) with
pipe sealant.
e.
Install strainer elements (52).
f.
Coat leading threads of discharge pipes (53 and
54) with pipe sealant.
g.
Use a pipe wrench and install discharge pipes
(53 and 54). When hydraulic reservoir cover is
installed, beveled face of discharge pipes must
face nearest reservoir wall.
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