. SAFETY GENERAL PRECAUTIONS the cap or plug. 2 - 12 PREVENTION OF BURNS Hot coolant To prevent burns from hot wa ter or steam spurting out when Hot c T c te h c in hecking or draining the coola nt, wait for the water to cool to a mperature where it is possib le to touch the radiator cap by and before starting the operati on. Even when the coolant has ooled down, loosen the cap side the radiator before remo Hot o T d is o o raining the oil, wait for the oil t o cool to a temperature where it possible to touch the cap or plug by hand before starting the peration.
Even when the oil h r plug slowly to relieve the int as cooled down, loosen the cap ernal pressure before removing FIRE PREVENTION Fire caused by fuel or oil Fuel, oil, antifreeze, and windo flammable and can be hazar observe the following: Do not smoke or use any fla Stop the engine before refu Do not leave the machine w Tighten all fuel and oil caps Do not spill fuel on overhea electrical system. Use well-ventilated areas fo Keep oil and fuel in the det unauthorized persons to ent After adding fuel or oil, wipe When carrying out grinding move any flammable mat starting.
When washing parts with oil, oil and gasoline may catch f Put greasy rags and other f container to maintain safety Do not weld or use a cutting that contain flammable liqui w washer liquid are particularly dous. To prevent fire, always me near fuel or oil. eling. hile adding fuel or oil. securely. ted surfaces or on parts of the r adding or storing oil and fuel. Fi F fla o Do not smoke or use any fla Stop the engine before refu Do not leave the machine w Tighten all fuel and oil caps Do not spill fuel on overhea electrical system. Use well-ventilated areas fo Keep oil and fuel in the det ermined place and do not allow er. up any spilled fuel or oil.
unauthorized persons to ent After adding fuel or oil, wipe When carrying out grinding or welding work on the chassis, move any flammable mat starting. erials to a safe place before When washing parts with oil, use a non-flammable oil. Diesel oil and gasoline may catch f ire, so do not use them. lammable materials into a safe at the work place. Put greasy rags and other f container to maintain safety Do not weld or use a cutting torch to cut any pipes or tubes ds. that contain flammable liqui Fi re caused by accumulation of fla mmable material.
R ar emove any dry leaves, chips, pieces of paper, dust, or any other flammable materials a ccumulated or affixed ound the engine, exhaust ma nifold, muffler, or battery, or inside the undercovers.