(Routine Preventive Maintenance, continued)
CLEANLINESS
CLEANLINESS
CLEANLINESS
CLEANLINESS
Many compactor installations are dirty or dusty. The compactor
and its surroundings should be kept as clean as the environment
will reasonably allow.
Clean garbage, trash, or other spillage from in and around the
compactor.
Oil, dirt, and even lint coating the surfaces of hydraulic
components will act as insulation, and encourage heat build-up.
Cleaning the exposed surfaces of hydraulic tanks and hoses will
improve the radiant cooling capacity of the hydraulic system.
Remove oil spills or leakage immediately, and correct the cause
of the problem.
HYDRAULICS
HYDRAULICS
HYDRAULICS
HYDRAULICS
Hydraulic fluid is the life-blood of the system. At least 70% of all
hydraulic system problems are hydraulic fluid problems. If you
keep the fluid in good condition, you’ll prevent most hydraulic
trouble.
Make sure the fluid is visible at least half-way up the sight glass
(if so equipped) or at the correct mark on the dipstick when the
cylinders are in their fully retracted position. If fluid level drops,
there is probably a leak, because fluid has nowhere to go unless
there is a leak.
Vibration can loosen fittings and cause small leaks to develop.
Regularly inspect hydraulic lines, hoses, and fittings for leaks or
wear. This will help prevent a small leak from growing into a
large leak.
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