GENERAL SAFETY RULES 9 - Under no circumstances start the engine with the safety guards removed; all repair and adjustment operations must be carried out with the engine stopped. 10 - Do not top up fuel, oil or coolant levels when the engine is running. 11 - Never smoke and ensure there are no naked flames nearby when topping up fuel or oil. Always remove the battery from the machine before recharging. 12 - Before checking or removing the battery, stop the engine and remove the key from the starter switch. 13 - Remove the battery and recharge in a well-ventilated area where the tem- perature exceeds 0°C.
14 - When checking or recharging the battery, do not smoke or allow naked flames in the vicinity as the hydrogen gas given off by the battery is highly explosive. 15 - The liquid (electrolyte) contained in the battery is very harmful if it comes into contact with the skin and the eyes; for this reason, always wear gloves and safety goggles with side shields when checking or topping up the bat- tery. Should any electrolyte accidentally come into contact with your skin, wash the affected parts immediately with copious amounts of water. If electro- lyte comes into contact with your clothing, this should be removed as soon as possible.
In case of accidental ingestion of electrolyte, drink copious amounts of wa- ter, milk or vegetable oil and take antacids such as magnesium, bicar- bonate, etc.. and seek medical attention immediately. 16 - Before working on the electrical systems, always disconnect the battery terminals. IMPORTANT! Always disconnect the negative terminal (--) first and then the positive ter- minal (+); when re-connecting the battery on completion of the work, first connect the positive terminal (+) and then the negative (--). 17 - Before carrying out any arc welding, on the tractor, always disconnect the battery terminals and unplug all the connectors of the electronic control units and the alternator.
18 - When topping up lubricants, always wear suitable protective gloves. 19 - Do not wear clothing contaminated by engine or hydraulic oil; prolonged contact with the skin can be harmful and may cause allergic reactions. 20 - Used engine oil and hydraulic oil must be disposed of in a proper manner; recover used lubricants and dispose of them in accordance with the ap- plicable regulations. 21 - Before carrying out any work on the hydraulic or pneumatic systems, dis- charge all residual pressure from the circuits. 22 - Before carrying out any work on the hydraulic system or engine, allow the oil and engine coolant to cool down. 00-4