Pre-operation checks
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Operating the fire extinguisher
A chemical-type fire extinguisher may not
help when sprayed into the engine compart-
ment through the FIRE-PORT™ because that
type needs to be aimed directly at the base of
the flames to be effective. See below for
FIRE-PORT™ information.
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FIRE-PORT™
A FIRE-PORT™ is mounted below the lean-
ing post. Use this port to spray the contents of
a fire extinguisher into the engine compart-
ment if a fire breaks out in the engine area.
WARNING! If there is a fire in the engine
compartment, opening the hatch will add
more oxygen to the fire, increasing the risk
of a larger fire or an explosion.
If you see smoke or otherwise suspect a fire,
you can look through the transparent flaps of
the FIRE-PORT™ to look for signs of flames.
If there is a fire, push the nozzle of the fire ex-
tinguisher through the FIRE-PORT™ and fol-
low the manufacturer’s instructions to empty
the contents of the fire extinguisher into the
engine compartment.
A “clean agent” type fire extinguisher is rec-
ommended; a chemical-type fire extinguisher
may not be adequate in this application.
Access port cap check
Make sure that the access port cap is secure-
ly installed.
To check the access port cap:
(1) Open the rear platform hatch. (See page
59 for information on the rear platform
hatch.)
(2) Make sure that the access port cap is se-
curely installed. If it is removed or is not
locked, securely install it. (See page 120
for information on the access port cap.)
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