Safety S Service Engines Safely Support Engine Properly and Use Proper Lifting Equipment Tie long hair behind your head. Do not wear a necktie, scarf, loose clothing, or necklace when you work near machine tools or moving parts. If these items were to get caught, severe injury could result. Remove rings and other jewelry to prevent electrical shorts and entanglement in moving parts. If you must work on a lifted engine, securely support the engine. Do not support the engine on cinder blocks, hollow tiles, or props that may crumble under continuous load. Do not work under an engine that is supported solely by a jack. Follow recommended procedures in this manual.
Use Proper Tools Use tools appropriate to the work. Makeshift tools can create safety hazards. Use power tools only to loosen threaded parts and fasteners. For loosening and tightening hardware, use the correct size tools. DO NOT use U.S. measurement tools on metric fasteners. Use only service parts meeting John Deere specifications. Lifting heavy components incorrectly can cause severe injury or engine damage. Follow recommended procedure for removal and installation of components in the manual. Shut Down Engine Work In A Clean Area • Before starting a job: 1. Clean work area and engine. 2. Make sure you have all necessary tools to do your job. 3. Have the right parts on hand. 4.
Read all instructions thoroughly; do not attempt shortcuts. Illuminate Your Work Area Safely • Before working on the engine: 1. Stop the engine and remove the key. Illuminate your work area adequately but safely. Use a portable safety light for working inside or under the engine. Make sure the bulb is enclosed by a wire cage. The hot filament of an accidentally broken bulb can ignite spilled fuel or oil. 2. Disconnect the battery ground strap. 3. Hang a “DO NOT OPERATE” tag on the instrument panel. 4/7/95 S-3 AllTractorManuals.com TS229 TS229 TS228