REPAIR OF THE HYDRAULIC SYSTEM
FITTING PRECAUTIONS
PRECAUTIONS TO BE TAKEN WHEN WORKING ON
THE HYDRAULIC UNITS OR THE SYSTEM
The correct functioning of the entire system presupposes perfect cleanliness of the fluid and the hydraulic
units. Stringent precaut!ons must therefore be taken when working on the hydraulic system and during the
storage of the fluid and components. 1. HYDRAULIC FLUID:
Mineral hydraulic fluid (LHM) is the only suitable type and must be used to the exclusion of all others in the hydrau-
lic system of the car.
This LHM fluid is green in co/our and similar to engine oil.
The use of any other would ruin the rubber rings and seals in the system. 2. RUBBER UNITS AND PARTS:
Suitable components are identified by their green co/our and may only be replaced by genuine replacement
components painted or marked in green.
All rubber components (seals, hoses, diaphragm, etc...) are of a special quality for use with LHM fluid and are
identified by their white or green colour. 3. STORAGE:
Components must be stored, full of fluid and blanked off. Like the piping, they must be protected against shock
and the ingress of dust.
Rubber tubing and joints must be stored away from dust, air, light and heat.
LHM hydraulic fluid must be stored in its original containers carefully sealed. We advise the use of one litre (for
topping up) or five litre cans (for refilling) to avoid having to keep opened containers. 4. CHECKS BEFORE CARRYING OUT WORK:
Before-working on the hydraulic system in case of faulty operation, ensure the following:
a) That the controls or the mechanical linkages of the units or the group of hydraulic units involved are
not stiff in operation
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b) and that the HP circuit is under pressure, as follows:
With the engine at idling speed:
- Unscrew the pressure-release screw on the pressure regulator by one turn to one turn and a half: a sound
of leakage should be heard from the regulator.
- Retighten the release screw: cut-out must occur which results in a reduction in the running noise emitted
by the H.P. pump.
If not, check in the following sequence:
- that there is sufficient fluid in the reservoir,
- that the reservoir filter is clean and in good condition,
- that the H.P. pump is primed and there is no air leak on the suction side of the pump,
- that the release screw of the pressure regulator is correctly tightened,
- that sealing ball (2) is in position, (see Fig. I and II, page 5).
