Ditch Witch JT5 - Manual (Page 135)

Service - 134
JT5 Operator’s Manual
Startup/10 Hour
CMW
Check Hydraulic Hoses
Check hydraulic hoses for leaks before startup and
every 10 hours of operation.
Pressurized fluid or air could pierce skin and cause injury
or death. Stay away.
NOTICE: Escaping pressurized fluid can cause injury or pierce skin and
poison.
• Before disconnecting a hydraulic line, turn engine off and operate all controls to relieve pressure.
Lower, block, or support any raised component with a hoist. Cover connection with heavy cloth and
loosen connector nut slightly to relieve residual pressure. Catch all fluid in a container.
• Before using system, check that all connections are tight and all lines are undamaged.
• Fluid leaks can be hard to detect. Use a piece of cardboard or wood, rather than hands, to search for
leaks.
• Wear protective clothing, including gloves and eye protection.
• If you are injured, seek immediate medical attention from a doctor familiar with this type of injury.