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Perform Maintenance Safely
Avoid Explosion
WARNING! Avoid possible serious injury from
explosion. Lead-acid batteries produce extremely
explosive gases especially when being charged. Keep
arcs, sparks, flames and lighted tobacco away.
— Do not smoke near batteries.
— Keep arcs, sparks and open ames away from
batteries.
— Provide adequate ventilation.
Never check the battery by placing a metal object
across the battery posts — the resulting spark could
cause an explosion.
WARNING! Avoid possible serious injury from battery
explosion. Do not charge a battery or boost start the
engine if the battery is frozen. Warm to 60°F (15.5°C)
or the battery may explode and could cause serious
injury.
Safety rules during battery boost starting:
— Follow the instructions for proper “battery boost
starting” as specied in the manufacturer’s manual.
— Be sure the vehicles are not touching.
— Observe the polarity of the batteries and connections.
— Make the nal cable connection to the engine or the
furthest ground point away from the battery. Never
make the nal connection at the starter or dead
battery—sparks may ignite the explosive gases
present at the battery.
— When disconnecting cables after jump starting,
remove the cables in reverse order of connection
(e.g., nal connection rst).
Avoid Sparks
and Open Flames
Near Batteries
For
Boost Starting
Observe Polarity
and Make Final
Connection at
Ground Point
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Perform Maintenance Safely
Tire, Wheel and Track Maintenance
Check your tires and wheels or tracks daily because the
stability of the compact tool carrier can be dramatically
affected by tire pressure or damage to tires, wheels
or tracks.
Check tires for:
— Correct pressure.
— Cuts and bulges.
— Nails or other punctures.
— Uneven or excessive wear.
— Condition of valve stems and caps.
Check wheels for:
— Damage to the rims.
— Missing or loose lug nuts or bolts.
— Misalignment.
Check Tires
and Wheels for
Damage
Maintain
Proper Tire
Pressure
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