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Keep fuel and other fluid reservoir caps tight. Do not start the engine until caps have
been secured.
Battery Hazards
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Sparks and open flames can set off explosive battery gas from incidental contact or
static discharge. Turn off the engine and all switches when working on batteries. Keep
battery terminals tight. Contact between a loose cable clamp and a terminal post can
create an explosive spark.
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Before performing electrical service or electrical welding on the machine, disconnect
the negative battery cable from the negative battery terminal.
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When disconnecting cables from the battery terminals, remove the cable connected to
the negative terminal first. When installing a battery, connect the positive terminal
cable first.
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When using jumper cables, connect the positive cable first. The final negative cable
connection, at the metal frame of the machine being charged or jump-started, should
be as far away from the battery as possible. When removing the jumper cables, discon-
nect the negative cable from the metal frame first.
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When jump-starting from another machine, do not allow the machines to touch. Wear
safety glasses or goggles while battery connections are made.
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Do not jump-start the machine if it has a frozen battery because battery could explode.
Thaw a frozen battery before charging it or attaching jumper cables.
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Flush eyes with water for 10-15 minutes if battery acid is splashed in the face. Anyone
swallowing battery acid must have immediate medical aid.
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On machines equipped with the optional battery disconnect switch, always turn the
switch to the “OFF” position when parking the machine inside an enclosure.
Fire Hazards
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The machine has several components that operate at high temperature under normal
operating conditions, primarily the engine and exhaust systems. Also, the electrical
system, if not properly maintained or if damaged, can arc or produce sparks. These
conditions make it extremely important to avoid circumstances where explosive dust
or gases can be ignited by arcs, sparks or heat.
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It is recommended that a 2.27 kg (5 lb.) or larger, multi-purpose “A/B/C” fire extin-
guisher be mounted in the operator’s compartment. Check the fire extinguisher period-
ically and be sure that work crew members are trained in its use.
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Add fuel, oil, antifreeze and hydraulic fluid to the machine only in a well ventilated
area. The machine must be parked with controls, lights and switches turned off. The
engine must be turned off before refueling or performing service checks.
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Do not smoke while filling the fuel tank, while working on the fuel or hydraulic sys-
tems, or while working around the battery.
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