Use of Lighting When checking fuel, oil, battery electrolyte, window washer fluid, or coolant, always use proper lighting equipment to prevent arcs or sparks that could cause a fire or explosion resulting in death or serious injury. Figure 40 HDO1040L Fire and Explosion Prevention Fuels, most lubricants and some coolant mixtures are flammable. Flammable fluids that are leaking or spilled onto hot surfaces or onto electrical components can cause a fire resulting in property damage or death or serious injury. Store all fuels and all lubricants in properly marked and approved containers and keep away from all unauthorized personnel.
Store oily rags and other flammable material in a protective container. HDO1015I Figure 41 Tighten all fuel and oil caps. Do not smoke while you refuel machine or while you are in a refueling area. Do not smoke in battery charging areas or in areas that contain flammable material. Clean all electrical connections and tighten all electrical connections. Check electrical wires daily for wires that are loose or frayed. Tighten all loose, and repair or replace all frayed, electrical wires before operating machine. Remove all flammable materials and debris from the engine compartment, exhaust system components and hydraulic lines. DX225LC-3 Safety 1-52