HOSE A FUEL 1038027 - Caterpillar

Personal injury or death can result from improperly checking for a leak.Always use a board or cardboard when checking for a leak. Escaping air or fluid under pressure, even a pin-hole size leak, can penetrate body tissue causing serious injury, and possible death.If fluid is injected into your skin, it must be treated immediately by a doctor familiar with this type of injury.
Accumulated grease and oil on a work tool is a fire hazard.Remove debris with steam cleaning or high pressure water at any time a significant quantity of oil is spilled on the work tool.
Note: Watch closely for leaks. If a leak is observed, find the source of the leak and correct the leak. If a leak is suspected or a leak is observed, check the fluid levels on the host machine more frequently.For the maximum service life of the work tool, make a thorough walk-around inspection before you mount the machine and before you start the engine.Wash the work tool frequently. Clean all exterior surfaces of the work tool in order to inspect the work tool properly. Cleaning the work tool regularly leads to better overall performance for the work tool.
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Check the safety messages. Replace the safety messages when the safety messages are damaged. Replace the safety messages when you cannot read the safety messages. Replace the safety messages when the safety messages are missing. Refer to Operation and Maintenance Manual, "Safety Messages".
Inspect the frame mounting bracket (1) for damage or for excessive wear. Refer to Operation and Maintenance Manual, "Frame Mounting Bracket - Inspect" for more detailed information.
Inspect the hydraulic system (2) for leaks. Repair any hydraulic system leaks. Inspect the hoses, the seals, and the flanges.
Inspect the gerotor motor for leaks. Correct any leaks.
Inspect the angle plate (3) for loose or damaged hardware and for excessive wear. Repair or replace any damaged or worn parts, if necessary.
Inspect the pitch pins (4) for damage, excessive wear, or required greasing. Repair or replace any damaged parts or any worn parts and grease, if necessary.
Inspect the broom (5) for uneven wear or for excessive wear. Refer to Operation and Maintenance Manual, "Broom - Inspect/Adjust/Replace". Correct the problem or replace the bristles.
Inspect the broom frame (6) for loose bolts, for worn bolts and for missing bolts. Tighten any loose bolts. Replace any worn bolts or any missing bolts.
Inspect the wire harness for kinked wires, for exposed wires and for damaged connectors. Perform any necessary repairs or replace the wire harness.
Inspect the protective nylon conduit. Replace any missing clamps. Replace the protective nylon conduit, if necessary.Refer to the Maintenance Section for the detailed procedures. Refer to the Maintenance Interval Schedule for a complete list of scheduled maintenance.Perform all repairs before the work tool is put into service.