INTRODUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

FAILURE SIGNS AND DIAGNOSIS FOR REUSE . . . . . . . . . . . 2

• Inspection Points for Parts Reuse Diagnosis
• Standards for Failure Determination
• Standards for Reuse of Hydraulic Hose Parts

EXAMPLES OF FAILURE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
• Adapter Seals
• Adapter-Hose Interface
• Hoses

STRUCTURE AND FUNCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

• Functions
• Hose Structure
• Adapter Structure
• Hose Brands
• Hose Parts Number

FAILURES AND THEIR CAUSES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
• Maintenance
• Precautions when Storing Hoses
• Precautions when Installing Hoses
• Physical Effects of Long-Term Storage
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