Safety Precautions
1.7
Fueling Hazards
Most fuels are highly ammable. Observe the following precautionary practices to reduce the
possibility of a serious accident:
• Always refuel the unit in an open, well ventilated area away from sparks or open flames.
Diesel Engines:
• Shut the engine off before attempting to fuel the machine. Never refuel a unit
while it is running.
• Allow engine to cool before re-fueling.
• Always use a funnel or pour spout when lling the tanks.
• Under certain circumstances a static charge can develop and ignite the fuel.
Make sure that you are standing on the ground when lling the fuel tanks.
• If you are lling the fuel tanks from a service vehicle, make sure to connect
the service vehicles ground cable to the machine before beginning the fueling
process. Keep the fuel nozzle in constant contact with the rim of the machines
fuel tank.
• When lling a portable fuel container, always place it on the ground. Never ll
a portable fuel container while it is inside a vehicle, truck, pick-up bed or any
surface.
• To avoid static sparks when using a portable fuel container, only ll the
container when it is positioned on the ground and keep the fuel container nozzle
in contact with the tank opening during lling.
• Make sure to move the unit from the transport truck or trailer and only refuel
the unit on the ground, using an approved container.
• Keep sparks and ames away from fuel.
• Do not smoke while refueling or when handling the fuel container.
• Never cut or weld on or near fuel lines, tanks or containers.
• Never overll the tank.
• Clean up spilled fuel immediately.
• Store fuel in an approved container and keep out of the reach of children.
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