PRECAUTIONS TO BE TAKEN DURING MAINTENANCE 2.8.10 RULES TO BE FOLLOWED DURING FUEL OR OIL TOPPING UP q Spilled fuel or oil make the ground slippery and may cause accidents; clean any dirty area carefully and without delay. q Always tighten the fuel tank and hydraulic oil tank safety caps securely. q Do not use fuel to clean any part of the machine that is dirty with oil or dust. q Always top up the fuel and oil tanks in properly ventilated areas and refrain from smoking. RWA00970 q When refuelling, hold the fuel gun firmly and keep it constantly in contact with the filler until you have finished, in order to avoid sparks due to static electricity.
q Do not fill the tank completely, in order to leave room for the fuel to expand. RWA00980 2.8.11 CHECKING THE COOLANT LEVEL IN THE RADIATOR q Let the engine and the radiator cool down before checking the coolant level in the radiator. q If it is necessary to remove the cap with hot engine, wear suitable clothes and protection and loosen the cap slowly, in order to release the pressure gradually. RWA01340 2.8.12 USING LAMPS q When checking the fuel, oil, coolant or battery electrolyte levels, always use homologated explosion-proof lamps. Unsuitable lamps may cause fires or explosions. RWA01350 56