SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS (Cont'd)
• Wear tight fitting clothing. Always wear safety glasses when maintaining
or
servicing loader. Safety glasses, hearing
protection or loader special applications kit are required for
some
work. See
your
dealer for Melroe Safety equipment.
• Know where fire extinguisher and first aid kit are located and
how
to
use them.
• Do not use the Bobcat loader where exhaust, arcs, sparks
or
hot components can contact flammable material, explosive
dust
or
gases.
• The engine compartment and engine cooling system must be inspected every day and cleaned if necessary to prevent
fire hazard and overheating.
• Check all electrical wiring and connections for damage. Keep the battery terminals clean and tight. Repair
or
replace any
damaged part.
• Check fuel and hydraulic tubes, hoses and fittings for damage and leakage. Never use open flame or bare skin to check
for leaks. Tighten or replace any parts that show leakage. Always clean fluid spills. Do not use gasoline or diesel fuel for
cleaning parts. Use commercial nonflammable solvents.
• Follow any environmental safety regulations when disposing of used fluids such as engine oil, grease or anti-freeze.
• Do not use ether
or
starting fluids on this engine. It has a glow plug. These starting aids can cause explosion and injure
you or bystanders.
• Always clean the loader and disconnect the battery before doing
any
welding. Cover rubber hoses, battery and all other
flammable parts. Keep a fire extinguisher near the loader when welding. Have good ventilation when grinding or welding
painted parts. Wear dust mask when grinding painted parts. Toxic dust
or
gas
can be produced.
• Stop the engine and let it cool before adding fuel.
No
smoking!
• Use the procedure in the Operation & Maintenance
or
Service Manuals for connecting the battery.
A fire extinguisher is available from your local dealer. The fire extinguisher can be installed in the location shown
[A].
Iv
741,742,743
&
7430S
Bobcat
Loae
Service
Man,
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