PRECAUTIONS TO BE TAKEN DURING MAINTENANCE 7.8 LEVEL OF COOLANT IN THE RADIATOR Leave the engine and radiator cool down before checking the coolant level. If you must remove the radiator cap while the engine is hot, wear protective gloves and cloth- ing and loosen the cap slowly in order to release pressure gradually. S00025 7.9 USING LAMPS Use only approved anti-explosion lamps to check fuel, oil, coolant, battery electrolyte, and hydraulic fluid levels. Unsuitable lamps can cause fires and explo- sions. S00026 7.10 BATTERY AND ALTERNATOR PRECAUTIONS Disconnect the battery before starting work on 24 REMOVAL IMPORTANT 1 2 S00028