. SAFETY GENERAL PRECAUTIONS the 2 - 16 FIRE PREVENTION AND EXPLOSION PREVENTION Fire caused by fuel or oil Fuel, oil, antifreeze, and window washer liquid are particula flammable and can be hazardous. To prevent fire, alwa observe the following: Do not smoke or use any flame near fuel or oil. Stop the engine before refueling. Do not leave the machine while adding fuel or oil. Tighten all fuel and oil caps securely. Do not spill fuel on overheated surfaces or on parts of t electrical system. Use well-ventilated areas for adding or storing oil and fue Keep oil and fuel in the determined place and do not all unauthorized persons to enter.
After adding fuel or oil, wipe up any spilled fuel or oil. When carrying out grinding or welding work on the chass move any flammable materials to a safe place befo starting. When washing parts with oil, use a non-flammable oil. Die oil and gasoline may catch fire, so do not use them. Put greasy rags and other flammable materials into a s container to maintain safety at the work place. Do not weld or use a cutting torch to cut any pipes or tub that contain flammable liquids. Use well-ventilated areas for adding or storing oil and fue Keep oil and fuel in the determined place and do not all unauthorized persons to enter. After adding fuel or oil, wipe up any spilled fuel or oil.
When carrying out grinding or welding work on the chass move any flammable materials to a safe place befo starting. When washing parts with oil, use a non-flammable oil. Die oil and gasoline may catch fire, so do not use them. Put greasy rags and other flammable materials into a s container to maintain safety at the work place. Do not weld or use a cutting torch to cut any pipes or tub that contain flammable liquids. Fire Fire caused by accumulation of flammable material. Remove any dry leaves, chips, pieces of paper, dust, or any other flammable materials accumulated or affixed around the engine, exhaust manifold, muffler, or battery, or i nside the undercovers. Fire ely tightened.
Always keep electric wiring connections clean and secur Check the wiring every day for looseness or damage. Tig hten any loose connectors or wiring clamps. Repair or replace any damaged wiring. Fire coming from hydraulic line ons are securely fixed in position. Check that all the hose and tube clamps, guards, and cushi If they are loose, they may vibrate during operation and rub a gainst other parts. This may lead to damage to the hoses, and cause high-pressure oil to spurt out, leading to fi re damage or serious injury. Explosion caused by lighting equipment When checking fuel, oil, battery electrolyte, window wa sher fluid, or coolant, always use lighting with antiexplosion specifications.
If such lighting equipment is not used, there is danger of explosion that may cause serious injury. When taking the electrical power for the lighting from the mac hine itself, follow the instructions in of "AUXILIARY ELECTRIC POWER (PAGE 3-107)".