Use Caution When Fueling
WARNING!
Avoid injury from fire or explosion.
Never fill the fuel tank with the engine running, while
smoking or when near an open flame
.
Never overfill the tank or spill fuel. If fuel is spilled, clean
it up immediately.
Be sure to use the correct type and grade of fuel.
Ground the fuel funnel or nozzle against the filler neck to
prevent sparks that could ignite fuel vapors. Be sure to
replace the fuel fill cap (if equipped) when you are done.
Ultra-Low Sulfur Diesel (ULSD)
Fuel Hazard
Avoid Static Electricity Risk When Fueling
WARNING!
Ultra-Low Sulfur Diesel (ULSD) poses a
greater static ignition hazard than earlier diesel
formulations. Avoid death or serious injury from fire or
explosion;
consult with your fuel or fuel system
supplier to ensure the delivery system is in
compliance with fueling standards for proper
grounding and bonding practices that are crucial
when refueling any vehicle.
Static discharge
during fueling can
cause explosion
Prepare for Safe Operation
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Check the Cooling System
When checking the cooling system, make sure the
engine is turned off and is cool. Remove the key to
prevent fans from unexpectedly starting. Ensure the
coolers and engine compartment are clean and free
from debris, which could ignite and cause a fire.
If the machine is air-cooled, be sure the cooling unit
has an unobstructed air flow. If it is liquid-cooled, check
coolant level (at overflow tank, if provided).
WARNING! Allow the radiator to cool before
checking the level
. Hot radiator fluids could escape as
steam and burn you. (See page 29,
Engine Coolant
Hazards.
)
Know the Working Area
Learn as much about your working area as possible.
Check at Ground or Floor Level
Inspect the surface over which you will travel. Look for
holes, drop-offs, and obstacles. Look for rough spots
or hidden obstacles on surfaces which could cause
a collision or loss of control. Look for weak spots on
docks, ramps, or floors. Look for oil spills, wet spots,
and slippery surfaces. Look for soft soil, deep mud, or
standing water. Watch for anything that might make you
lose control or cause the machine to roll over.
Ensure that the pump is situated on a firm, flat surface
to prevent it from falling down a slope, into a ditch
or into the liquid. Also, ensure that you consider the
possibility of rising water inundating the pump.
Allow radiator to cool
before removing cap
slowly
Prepare for Safe Operation
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