CHAPTER3Manual No. 016-5031-001 Rev. C 9Chapt er 3Hydraulic SystemInstallationWARNINGHydraulics are under pressure. Care shouldalways be taken with a system that has beenpressurized.Before beginning the SmarTrax hydraulicinstallation, turn off the machine and relievepressure by turning the steering wheel left andright.Never work on a hot machine. Always allow it tocool before performing diagnostics,maintenance, or routine service.When disconnecting or purging hydraulichoses, be aware that the hydraulic fluid withinthe machine’s system may be extremely hotand under high pressure.Tampering with hydraulic valves may causeserious injury or death, and will void thewarranty.CAUTIONWhen installing SmarTrax hydraulics orperforming diagnostics, maintenance, or routineservice, ensure precautions are taken toprevent any foreign material from beingintroduced into the machine’s hydraulic system.Objects or materials that are able to bypass themachine’s hydraulic filtration system will reduceperformance and possibly damage theSmarTrax hydraulic valve.