. SAFETY GENERAL PRECAUTIONS 2 - 15 BURN PREVENTION Hot coolant To prevent burns from hot wa checking or draining the coola ter or steam spurting out when nt, wait for the water to cool to a Hot temperature where it is possib hand before starting the operat cooled down, loosen the cap inside the radiator before remo Hot oil To draining the oil, wait for the oil t o cool to a temperature where it is possible to touch the cap or plug by hand before starting the operation. Even when the oil h as cooled down, loosen the cap or plug slowly to relieve the int cap or plug. ernal pressure before removing the FIRE PREVENTION AND EXPLOSI ON PREVENTION w washer liquid are particularly dous.
To prevent fire, always me near fuel or oil. eling. hile adding fuel or oil. securely. ted surfaces or on parts of the r adding or storing oil and fuel. Fire Do not smoke or use any fla Stop the engine before refu Do not leave the machine w Tighten all fuel and oil caps Do not spill fuel on overhea electrical system. Use well-ventilated areas fo Keep oil and fuel in the det ermined place and do not allow er. up any spilled fuel or oil. unauthorized persons to ent After adding fuel or oil, wipe When carrying out grinding move any flammable mat starting. or welding work on the chassis, erials to a safe place before When washing parts with oil, use a non-flammable oil.
Diesel oil and gasoline may catch f ire, so do not use them. lammable materials into a safe at the work place. Put greasy rags and other f container to maintain safety Do not weld or use a cutting torch to cut any pipes or tubes that contain flammable liqui ds. Fire caused by accumulation of fla mmable material. Remove any dry leaves, chips, pieces of paper, dust, or any other flammable materials a ccumulated or affixed around the engine, exhaust ma nifold, muffler, or battery, or inside the undercovers.