Triple R details the 6 mistakes most owners of hydraulic machinery make (and how you can avoid them).
- Changing the oil based on hours…
- Keep it clean and have it analysed first.
- Changing the filters based on hours…
- Only change when 80% of the dirt holding capacity has been reached.
- Running too hot…
- Keep it cool! Stay below 60˚C for hydraulic oil.
- Using the wrong oil…
- Check which viscosity grade fits your machine requirements the best.
- Wrong filter locations…
- Avoid a suction strainer at the pump inlet.
- Disregard the start-up check list…
- Always act according to your machine’s start-up check list.
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