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SAFE OPERATION

31.Take care when working around hot and pressurized

components.

Always allow the engine to cool sufficiently before
performing any maintenance, inspection or repairs.

Never touch any parts such as the engine, muffler,
radiator, hydraulic lines, sliding parts, etc. as they may
be very hot immediately after the machine has been
running and can cause burning. Allow these parts to
cool sufficiently before touching.

Always use sufficient care whenever removing the
caps and plugs on the coolant, oil and hydraulic fluid
as they are hot and pressurized and can causing
burning and injury from spraying of hot fluid.

32.Make certain pressure from all of these systems is

sufficiently released before performing any
maintenance or repairs. Oil or other fluids could be
released when caps or filters are removed before the
pressure has been stabilized in the hydraulic system.

Gradually release internal pressure build-up by
standing out of the line of any possible spray and
slowly removing plugs, screws or disconnect hoses.

33.Always carefully check the machine after performing

any maintenance or repairs. Confirm that no oil, water,
etc., is leaking from any parts that had been serviced
by carefully inspecting the parts. Gradually speed up
the engine from a low speed to higher speed to check
operation.

34. Waste material

Always make sure any material and waste products
from the repair and maintenance of the machine are
collected into proper containers using a funnel, or
other device. Dispose of waste material properly to
avoid pollution and contamination of the environment.

Consult local regulations and codes when disposing of
oil, fuel, engine coolant, refrigerant, solvents, filters,
batteries, and any other potentially harmful and
hazardous material or substance.

35. To avoid the possibility of battery explosion, do not use

or charge the refillable type battery if the fluid level is
below the LOWER (lower limit level) mark. Check the
fluid level regularly and add distilled water as required
so that the fluid level is between the UPPER and
LOWER levels.

36. To avoid sparks from an accidental short circuit,

always disconnect the battery's ground cable (-) first
and reconnect it last

37. Do not open high-pressure fuel system. High-pressure

fluid remaining in fuel lines can cause serious injury.
Do not disconnect nor attempt to repair fuel lines,
sensors, or any other components between the high-
pressure fuel pump and injectors on engines with high-
pressure common rail fuel system.

38. To avoid hazardous high voltage, turn the key switch

to the OFF position if it is necessary to check to repair
the computer, harness or connectors.

39. When the Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) is in the

regenerating cycle, the exhaust gas and the DPF
muffler become hot. During regeneration, take into
account that the muffler will be very hot and keep the
machine away from other people, animals, plants, and
flammable material. Also keep the area near the DPF
muffler clean and away from flammable material.

40. The DPF-regeneration-caused exhaust gas may

adversely affect people, animals and plants. Before
this action, look around the machine for added safety.