SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ELECTRICAL Batteries give off a highly flammable gas. DO NOT SMOKE or allow sparks or open flame near the batteries because a fire or explosion could result. NEVER check the battery charge by placing a metal object across the terminals. The sparks could cause a battery explosion. Use a voltmeter or hydrometer to measure charge. BE SURE the electrical starting switch is off when connecting or disconnecting batteries to minimize the chance of sparks and explosion. Battery acid causes severe burns. Avoid contact with eyes, skin or clothing. Wear goggles, rubber gloves and apron. If skin contact occurs, flush with water.
If eye contact occurs, flush with water for 15 minutes and get prompt medical attention. DO NOT allow metal tools or a jumper cable clamp to contact the positive battery terminal and any other metal on the machine. The resulting sparks could cause an explosion. The engine can be started with the transmission in gear if the neutral start switch is bypassed. Do not connect across the terminals on the starter motor. Attach booster batteries as directed in this manual. When using a booster battery and jumper cables, connect the negative (ground) cable to the machine frame, AWAY FROM THE BATTERY. ALWAYS connect the ground cable last and disconnect it first to avoid sparks near the battery.
A spark could cause a battery explosion and injury. DO NOT charge batteries in a closed area. Provide proper ventilation to guard against explosion of an accumulation of the gas given off in the charging process. ENGINE Do not go into the engine compartment without securing the engine access panel door. Accidental closure of the door could cause injury. C. DO NOT SMOKE when using ether starting fluid. d. Do not rework or modify the engine flywheel because this could weaken it and lead to a failure. DO NOT store fluid containers in the operator’s compartment or in direct sunlight. Store containers in a cool, well ventilated place.
Keep the engine exhaust manifold(s) and exhaust system clear of combustible material to reduce the chance of fire. e. Keep the fluid containers out of the reach of children. f. Do not breathe the hazardous ether vapor. Ether starting fluid is highly flammable. Follow the precautions on the container. An explosion can result if sparks or flame contact the ether in the container or if the container is stored where the temperature exceeds the temperature listed on the container. Observe the following precautions: _ - 9. Do not let ether contact your skin because it can cause frostbite. h. NEVER puncture the fluid container or put it into a fire. Dispose of empty containers properly. a.
Follow the correct method for starting the engine. Refer to “STARTING ENGINE” in Section 2. i. For your safety, remove the ether container when welding, grinding or using a torch on the machine. b. Do not use the ether start when the air temperature is above freezing. I-IO