Danger of injury to eyes caused by steering oil emerging at high pressure. Danger of poisoning caused by swallowing steering oil - AS46.00-Z-0001-01A

The adjustment screws for the hydraulic steering limiters must be turned in by at least three rotations. Wear protective gloves, protective clothing and safety glasses. 

MODEL 375.3/4, 930, 932, 933, 934, 940, 942, 943, 944, 950.5/6, 952.5/6, 953.6, 954.5 Steering ZF 8098 

MODEL 397 with STEERING GEAR 766 

MODEL 405 

MODEL 436.330 Steering ZF 8095 

MODEL 437 

MODEL 461 with STEERING GEAR 765.502/503 

MODEL 463 with STEERING GEAR 765.503 

MODEL 613 with STEERING GEAR 765.860, 766.376 

MODEL 667, 668, 670 with STEERING GEAR 765.84 

MODEL 671 with STEERING GEAR 765.866 

MODEL 684 with STEERING GEAR 762.35, 766.53 

MODEL 956, 963, 964, 967 

Risk of injury 

When working on the steering hydraulics, and in particular when adjusting the hydraulic steering limiters or removing an adjustment screw from the hydraulic steering limiters, escaping power steering fluid under high pressure can cause serious eye injuries.

If an adjustment screw is turned in with fewer than three rotations, there is also the danger that the small overlap of the thread will cause it to pop out. Flying objects can cause serious injuries.

Risk of poisoning 

Swallowing power steering fluid may lead to symptoms of poisoning such as headaches, dizziness, stomach ache, vomiting, diarrhea, cramps and unconsciousness.

Safety precautions/instructions 

• Wear protective gloves, protective clothing and safety glasses.
• Adjustment screws for the hydraulic steering limiters must still be turned in by at least three rotations after adjustment.

If necessary, fully unscrew the adjustment screws at the center steering position and screw them back in prior to adjusting the steering limiters. While doing this, determine and note down the number of turns. When adjusting the steering limiters, note by how many rotations the adjustment screws are turned in or out to ensure that the adjustment screws are still screwed in by at least three turns after adjustment.

• When removing an adjustment screw, there will still be some residual pressure in the power steering fluid even after a waiting time of approximately 1 hour.
• Do not pour steering oil into beverage bottles.

First aid measures 

Ingestion 

• Have the person affected drink plenty of water with the addition of activated charcoal.
• If large amounts are swallowed, consult a physician.

Contact with eyes 

• If hydraulic fluid gets into the eyes, rinse the eyes immediately with a generous supply of clean water/eye rinse.
• If hydraulic fluid spray injures the skin or eyes, consult a physician immediately.