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2.12 REFUELING SAFETY
1. Handle fuel with care. It is highly flammable.
2. Allow engine to cool for 5 minutes before re-
fueling. Clean up spilled fuel before restarting
engine.
3. Do not refuel the machine
while smoking or when near
open flame or sparks.
4. Fill fuel tank outdoors.
5. Prevent fires by keeping machine clean of ac
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cumulated trash, grease and debris.
2.13 TIRE SAFETY
1. Failure to follow proper procedures when
mounting a tire on a wheel or rim can produce
an explosion which may result in serious
injury or death.
2. Do not attempt to mount a tire unless you
have the proper equipment and experience to
do the job.
3. Have a qualified tire dealer or repair service
perform required tire maintenance.
4. When replacing worn tires, make sure they
meet the original tire specifications. Never
undersize.
2.14 BATTERY SAFETY
1. Keep all sparks and flames away from batter
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ies, as gas given off by electrolyte is explo-
sive.
2. Avoid contact with battery electrolyte: wash
off an spilled electrolyte immediately.
3. Wear safety glasses when working near bat-
teries.
4. Do not tip batteries more than 45°, to avoid
electrolyte loss.
5. To avoid injury from spark or short circuit, dis-
connect battery ground cable before servicing
any part of the electrical system.