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2.54.
REPAIR HYDRAULIC HOSES, TUBES, AND FITTINGS - Continued
A.
REMOVE - Continued.
c.
Remove cap (2) from hydraulic reservoir (3).
Insert nozzle of electric vacuum cleaner hose
(1) into reservoir filler neck (4).
d.
Protect
hydraulic
reservoir
against
contamination by wrapping a clean cleaning
cloth around filler neck (4) and vacuum
cleaner hose (1).
e.
Turn electric vacuum cleaner on. Run vacuum
cleaner for time required to remove hoses
and/or tubes and to cap or plug hoses and/or
tubes.
f.
Turn electric vacuum cleaner off. Remove
cleaning cloth and vacuum cleaner hose (1).
Reinstall hydraulic reservoir cap (2).
2.
REMOVE HOSES, TUBES, AND FI’II-INGS.
Compressed air used for cleaning
purposes will not exceed 30 psi (207
kPa). Use only with effective chip
guarding
and
personal
protective
equipment (goggles/face shield and
gloves). Failure to take proper
precautions may result in severe
injury or loss of vision.
Thoroughly clean hydraulic hoses
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 compressed air at 30 psi (207 kPa)
maximum, to clean away loose dust and dirt
from hydraulic hoses, tubes, fittings, and
nearby components.
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