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Maintenance E 3000
8.3 Repairing a Hose
Requirements
Hose nipple
Two hose ferrules
Hose crimping tool, Wacker Neuson part number 5000169002
Procedure
Follow the procedure below to repair a damaged hose.
1. Shut down the machine and allow the Heat Transfer Fluid (HTF) to cool.
2. Locate the damaged portion of the hose and clamp locking pliers on either side
of the damaged portion.
3. Cut away the damaged portion of the hose (a) using a utility knife or similar tool.
4. Install a ferrule (b) on each end of the freshly cut hose.
5. Insert a nipple (c) into one of the ferrules.
NOTICE: Do not use petroleum to lubricate the nipple. If lubrication is needed, use
HTF.
6. Insert the free end of the nipple into the second ferrule. Be sure to push each
end of each hose to the lip of the nipple.
This procedure continues on the next page.