AWARNING: Failure to follow these safety precautions may lead to a serious accident. 6. GENERAL PRECAUTIONS Fuel, oil, and antifreeze can be ignited by a flame. Fuel is particularly FLAMMABLE and can be HAZARDOUS. Keep a flame away from flammable fluids. Stop the engine and do not smoke when refueling. Tighten all fuel and oil caps securely. Refueling and oiling should be made in well ventilated areas. Keep oil and fuel in the determined place and do not allow unauthorized persons to enter. If the coolant, engine oil, power train oil or hydraulic oil is hot, use a heavy cloth, gloves, heavy clothing and safety glasses or goggles before checking or touching.
To prevent hot water from spurting out: 1) Turn engine off. 2) Allow water to cool. 3) Slowly loosen cap to relieve pressure before removing. To prevent hot oil from spurting out: 1) Turn engine off. 2) Allow oil to cool. 3) Slowly loosen cap to relieve pressure before removing. 1-5