Safety - Section 2 12/01 OM2021 Page 2-20 General Safety A plate is mounted on the left hand side of the trans- mission oil pan to provide instructions for proper transmission oil level check. A CAUTION plate is attached to the hydraulic tank, alerting the service person that the engine must always be shut down and cooled before removing filler cap. This plate also alerts the service person of HOT oil under pressure. Hydraulic oil becomes heated and pressurized during operation. Care must be taken to avoid burns when it is necessary to open the hydraulic system.
Hydraulic fluid escaping under pressure can have sufficient force to enter a person's body by penetrating the skin and cause serious injury and possible death if proper medical treatment by a physician familiar with this injury is not received immediately. A plate is located next to the sight gauge on the front brake oil tank, mounted on air tank top right hand deck. The plate alerts service person to use only SAE-10W oil. Brake system components are not compatible with other fluids which can cause compo- nent deterioration. This CAUTION plate is located on left hand side of the radiator shroud. Extreme care should be taken when working around fan and belts.
Hands and loose articles of clothing should be kept away when machine is operating. A plate is located next to filler cap on fuel cap which specifies Diesel Fuel Only. Care should be taken to open cap slowly and bleed off pressure that may be in tank when removing filler cap. Operation and Maintenance Manual referred to is from Engine Manufacturer.