Hydraulic Hoses

TM10-3930-242-12

Figure 4-48. Contamination indicator.

4-77. Hydraulic Hoses

an inch, such as a -12, indicates 12/16 or 3/4 inch.

refer to figure 4-49 for installation of hoses and

a. General. Hydraulic

fittings.

truck are equipped with reusable fittings. The hose

b. Positioning of Hoses. Make sure that the hoses

is available in bulk and may be cut to length as

on the hydraulic cylinders, such as the tilt cylinder,

required. Higher pressure hose is constructed with a

extension cylinder, and lift cylinder, are positioned

2-wire braid. Hose size is determined by a dash

in such a manner that the hose will not chafe or be

number on the hose or fittings. For example, a -12,

cut during operation of the unit.

on the hose or fitting indicates size in sixteenths of