6. GENERAL PRECAUTIONS A ~;PJ3M~e~;ereasons qf safety, always ty precautions. -I FIRE PREVENTION FOR FUEL AND OIL 1 Fuel, oil, and antifreeze can be ignited by a flame. Fuel is particularly FLAMMABLE and can be HAZARDOUS. l Keep flame away from flammable fluids. l Stop the engine and do not smoke when refueling. l Tighten all fuel and oil tank caps securely. l Refueling and oiling should be made in well ventilated areas. l Keep oil and fuel in the determined place and do not allow unauthorized persons to enter.
A0055030 A0055040 PRECAUTIONS WHEN HANDLING AT HIGH TEMPERATURES l Immediately after operations are stopped, the engine coolant, engine oil, and hydraulic oil are at high temperatures, and are still under pressure. Attempting to remove the cap, drain the oil or water, or replace the filters may lead to serious burns. Always wait for the temperature to go down, and follow the specified procedures when carrying out these operations. l Before removing the radiator cap, stop the engine and let the radiator cool. Turn the cap slowly to release the internal pressure before removing the cap. l As a result, oil may spurt out when the hydraulic tank cap is removed.
Always turn the cap slowly to release the internal pressure before removing the cap. 1-4