Cub Cadet TANK S Series: Hydraulic Drive & Steering System - Manual (Page 6)

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS AND WARNINGS:
Always Wear Proper Protective Clothing and Eye Protection When Performing Service
or Maintenance Procedures.
Spilled or Leaking Hydraulic Oil / Fluid Causes Slippery Surfaces as Floors and Tools.
Keep Areas and Surfaces Clean.
Use Extreme Caution When Working With High Temperature and High Pressure Systems.
PERFORMING SERVICE or MAINTENANCE w/ ENGINE NOT RUNNING:
1. Apply Parking Brake.
2. Remove Key From Ignition.
3. Disconnect Spark Plug Wires.
4. Disconnect Battery.
5. Allow Engine and Hydraulic System to Cool Sufficiently.
PERFORMING SERVICE or MAINTENANCE w/ ENGINE RUNNING:
1. Apply Parking Brake.
2. While Engine is Running, Perform Observation Checks Only.
3. Keep Body and Hands Away From Fittings, Hoses and Components While Searching for Leaks.
Hydraulic Fluid Under High Pressure Can Pierce the Skin Causing Injury and Serious Infection.
Use a Piece of Cardboard or Paper to Search and Identify Leaks. Not Hands.
4. Do not attempt any Adjustments with Engine Running.
5. Do Not Attempt to Loosen or Tighten Fittings or Hoses w/ Engine Running.
6. High Temperatures Created by the Hydraulic System and Engine Can Cause Serious Burns.
PERFORMING SERVICE OR MAINTENANCE W/ UNIT RAISED OFF THE GROUND:
Certain procedures require the unit to be jacked up or raised off the ground.
Always perform procedures on flat level ground.
Always secure unit while raised with stationary blocks or jack stands.
WARNINGS PERTAINING TO HYDRAULIC SYSTEMS AND DEVICES:
Hydraulic oil / fluid escaping under pressure may have sufficient force to penetrate skin causing
serious injury. If foreign fluid is injected into the skin, it must be surgically removed within a few hours
by a doctor familiar with this form of injury, or gangrene may result.
Never attempt service or maintenance procedures while the hydraulic system is pressurized.
To safely relieve all pressure in the system.
1. Turn Ignition Off and Remove the Key.
2. Apply Parking Brake.
3. Disconnect Spark Plug Wires.
4. Disconnect Battery.
5. Open By-pass Valves.
6. Operate Hydraulic Controls to Release Pressure within Pumps, Cylinders, Motors,
Valves and Lines / Hoses.
After completion of the above operations, internal pressures should be relieved, disconnecting lines
and components can begin.
As a precaution, place a cloth over fittings and gently loosen the connection.
This will offer some protection if residual pressure is present.
Make sure all fittings and components are tight and hoses / lines are in good condition before applying
pressure to the system.
For complete Safety Precautions and Warnings related to the S-Series TANK,
consult the Operators / Service Manual furnished with every unit.
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