PRECAUTIONS TO BE TAKEN DURING MAINTENANCE 2.8.10 RULES FOR REFUELLING AND AD- DING OIL Keep away from naked flames while refuelling or adding oil. Spilled fuel or oil make the ground slippery and may cause acci- dents; clean any dirty area immediately and carefully. Always tighten the fuel tank and the hydraulic circuit oil safety caps securely. Do not use fuel to clean any part of the machine that is dirty with oil or dust. Always top up the fuel and oil tanks in properly ventilated areas and refrain from smoking. RWA00970 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.
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 Let the engine and the radiator cool down before checking the coolant level. If it is necessary to remove the cap with hot engine, wear suita- ble clothes and protections and loosen the cap slowly, in order to release the pressure gradually. RWA01340 2.8.12 USING LAMPS Use only homologated explosion-proof lamps to check the fuel, oil, coolant and battery electrolyte levels. Unsuitable lamps can cause fires or explosions. RWA01350 49