CHAPTER 2 – SAFETY / DECALS / HAND SIGNALS
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PARKING THE MACHINE AND STOPPING THE ENGINE
Before you leave the machine, make sure the machi-1.
ne is parked on a level surface. The machine must be
on level ground before you do any maintenance.
IMPORTANT: If you must temporarily park the machine
on a hillside, put the front of the machine toward the bot-
tom of the hill. Make sure the machine is behind an object
that will not move.
Lower the implements to the ground (moldboard, sca-2.
rier and ripper).
Apply the parking brake and shift the transmission 3.
control lever to NEUTRAL position.
Let the engine run at idle speed for two minutes or 4.
more if the engine has been working at full load. This
procedure will cool the engine parts evenly.
NOTE: Turning the engine OFF at higher than IDLE RPM
will damage the turbocharger.
Move the hand throttle forward to the IDLE position 5.
and stop the engine.
Turn the key switch to OFF to stop the engine. Remo-6.
ve the key.
WARNING: Jumping on or off the machine
can cause an injury. Always face the machi-
ne, use the hand rails and steps, and get on
or off the machine slowly.
FIRE EXTINGUISHER
It is recommended that you have a re extinguisher on your machine. See your CASE dealer for availability. A dry che-
mical re extinguisher is approved for Class A, B, and C res.
BURN PREVENTION
Batteries contain sulfuric acid which can cause seve-
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re burns. Avoid contact with skin, eyes, or clothing.
Antidote EXTERNAL: Flush with water. INTERNAL:
Drink large quantities of water or milk. DO NOT in-
duce vomiting. Seek medical attention immediately.
EYES: Flush with water for 15 minutes and seek me-
dical attention immediately. BATTERIES PRODUCE
EXPLOSIVE GASES. Keep sparks, ame, cigars and
cigarettes away. Ventilate when charging or using
in enclosed area. Always wear eye protection when
working with the batteries. Wash hands after handling.
KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.
When the battery electrolyte is frozen, the battery can
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explode if, (1) you try to charge the battery, or (2) you
try to jump start and run the engine. To prevent the
battery electrolyte from freezing, keep the battery at
full charge. If you do not follow these instructions, you
or others in the area can be injured.
Hot coolant can spray out if the e
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xpansion tank cap is
removed too quickly. To remove the expansion tank
cap, let the cooling system cool, turn the cap to the
rst notch, wait until the pressure is released, then re-
move the cap.
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