12 SEBU8598 Safety Section Fire Prevention and Explosion Prevention Use caution when you are refueling an engine. Do not smoke while you are refueling an engine. Do not refuel an engine near open flames or sparks. Always stop the engine before refueling. Illustration 10 g00704059 Gases from a battery can explode. Keep any open flames or sparks away from the top of a battery. Do not smoke in battery charging areas. Illustration 11 g02298225 Never check the battery charge by placing a metal object across the terminal posts. Use a voltmeter or a hydrometer. Avoid static electricity risk when fueling.
Ultra Low Sulfur Diesel (ULSD) poses a greater static ignition hazard than earlier diesel formulations with a higher Sulfur content. Avoid death or serious injury from fire or explosion. Consult with your fuel or fuel system supplier to ensure that the delivery system is in compliance with fueling standards for proper grounding and bonding practices. Improper jumper cable connections can cause an explosion that can result in injury. Refer to the Operation Section of this manual for specific instructions. Do not charge a frozen battery. Charging a frozen battery may result in an explosion. The batteries must be kept clean. The covers (if equipped) must be kept on the cells.
Use the recommended cables, connections, and battery box covers when the engine is operated. Fire Extinguisher Make sure that a fire extinguisher is available. Be familiar with the operation of the fire extinguisher. Inspect the fire extinguisher and service the fire extinguisher regularly. Obey the recommendations on the instruction plate. Ether Ether is flammable and poisonous. Use ether in ventilated areas. Do not smoke while you are replacing an ether cylinder or while you are using an ether spray.