PRECAUTIONS FOR MAINTENANCE If electrical welding operations are to be carried out on the ma- chine, it is necessary to disconnect the battery and also the al- ternator. 2.8.14 PRECAUTIONS CONCERNING THE STARTER Do not start the engine by tampering with the terminals of the starter, since the machine may move. Sudden or accidental movements of the machine may cause serious injuries or even death. 2.8.15 HANDLING HIGH-PRESSURE PIPES Do not bend high-pressure pipes or rub them with abrasive or cutting objects. Do not use any bent or cracked pipes or hoses that were previously rejected because of leaks or fastening de- fects, since they may burst during use.
Always repair or replace any loose or faulty fuel or oil pipe. Any leakage of fuel or oil may cause fires. 48 2.8.13 PRECAUTIONS CONCERNING THE BATTERY AND THE ALTERNATOR • When repairing the electrical system, disconnet the battery in order to stop the flow of current. REMOVAL RIMOZIONE 1 2 IMPORTANT • Disconnect first the negative earth cable (–) and then the positive cable (+). At the end of the operation, reconnect first the positive ca- ble (+) and then the negative cable (–). RKA00250