12 SEBU7901-01 Safety Section Crushing Prevention and Cutting Prevention 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. 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. Never check the battery charge by placing a metal object across the terminal posts. Use a voltmeter or a hydrometer. Replace the parts if any of the following conditions are present: Improper jumper cable connections can cause an explosion that can result in injury.
Refer to this Operation and Maintenance Manual, “Starting with Jump Start Cables” for specific instructions. End fittings are damaged or leaking. Outer coverings are chafed or cut. Wires are exposed. Do not charge a frozen battery. This may cause an explosion. Outer coverings are ballooning. 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. Flexible part of the hoses are kinked. Outer covers have embedded armoring. Fire Extinguisher 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. 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. i01359666 Crushing Prevention and Cutting Prevention Ether Ether is flammable and poisonous. Use ether in well ventilated areas. Do not smoke while you are replacing an ether cylinder or while you are using an ether spray. SMCS Code: 1000; 7405 Support the component properly when work beneath the component is performed.
Do not store ether cylinders in living areas or in the engine compartment. Do not store ether cylinders in direct sunlight or in temperatures above 49 °C (120 °F). Keep ether cylinders away from open flames or sparks. Unless other maintenance instructions are provided, never attempt adjustments while the engine is running. Stay clear of all rotating parts and of all moving parts. Leave the guards in place until maintenance is performed. After the maintenance is performed, reinstall the guards. Dispose of used ether cylinders properly. Do not puncture an ether cylinder. Keep ether cylinders away from unauthorized personnel.
Do not spray ether into an engine if the engine is equipped with a thermal starting aid for cold weather starting. Keep objects away from moving fan blades. The fan blades will throw objects or cut objects. When objects are struck, wear protective glasses in order to avoid injury to the eyes. Lines, Tubes and Hoses Chips or other debris may fly off objects when objects are struck. Before objects are struck, ensure that no one will be injured by flying debris. Do not bend high pressure lines. Do not strike high pressure lines. Do not install any lines that are bent or damaged. Repair any lines that are loose or damaged. Leaks can cause fires.
Consult your Caterpillar dealer for repair or for replacement parts.