SAFETY Store Attachments Safely Stored attachments such as buckets, hydraulic hammers, and blades can fall and cause serious injury or death. Securely store attachments and implements to prevent falling accidents. Keep children and bystanders away from storage areas. SA-034 Prevent Burns Hot spraying fluids: After operation, engine coolant is hot and under pressure. Hot water or steam is contained in the engine, radiator and heater lines. Skin contact with escaping hot water or steam can cause severe burns. To prevent possible injury from hot spraying water, stop the engine. Begin to work after the engine and radiator are sufficiently cooled.
DO NOT remove the radiator cap until the engine is cool. When opening, turn the cap slowly to the stop. Allow all pressure to be released before removing the cap. The hydraulic oil tank is pressurized. Again, be sure to release all pressure by slowly removing the cap. SA-039 Hot fluids and surfaces: Engine oil, gear oil and hydraulic oil also becomes hot during operation. The engine, hoses, lines and other parts become hot as well. Wait for the oil and components to cool before starting any maintenance or inspection work. SA-225 S-24