SEBU9064 9 Safety Section Crushing Prevention and Cutting Prevention Do not charge a frozen battery. This may cause 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. Lines, Tubes and Hoses Do not bend high pressure lines. Do not strike high pressure lines. Do not install any lines that are bent or damaged.
Do not clip any other items to the high pressure lines. Repair any lines that are loose or damaged. Leaks can cause fires. Consult your Perkins dealer or your Perkins distributor for repair or for replacement parts. Illustration 7 g00704059 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. Check lines, tubes and hoses carefully. Do not use your bare hand to check for leaks. Use a board or cardboard to check for leaks. Tighten all connections to the recommended torque. Replace the parts if any of the following conditions are present:
End fittings are damaged or leaking. Outer coverings are chafed or cut. Wires are exposed. Outer coverings are ballooning. Flexible part of the hoses are kinked. Outer covers have embedded armoring. End fittings are displaced. Make sure that all clamps, guards, and heat shields are installed correctly. During engine operation, this will help to prevent vibration, rubbing against other parts, and excessive heat. Illustration 8 g00704135 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.
i02143194 Crushing Prevention and Cutting Prevention Never check the battery charge by placing a metal object across the terminal posts. Use a voltmeter or a hydrometer. Incorrect jumper cable connections can cause an explosion that can result in injury. Refer to the Operation Section of this manual for specific instructions. Support the component correctly when work beneath the component is performed.