GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
SHOP MANUAL
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Fueling
Use caution when you are refueling a machine. Fuel is
flammable and can catch fire if it is brought close to a
flame. Stop engine and let it cool before adding fuel. Do
not smoke while you are refueling a machine. Do not
refuel a machine near flames or sparks. Fill fuel tank out-
doors. Keep fuel and other fluid reservoir caps tight and
do not start engine until caps have been secured. Store
fuels and lubricants in properly marked containers away
from unauthorized personnel.
Store oily rags and any flammable materials in protec-
tive containers. Static electricity can produce dangerous
sparks at fuel filling nozzle. In very cold, dry weather or
other conditions that could produce a static discharge,
keep tip of fuel nozzle in constant contact with neck
of fuel filling nozzle, to provide a ground and prevent
sparks. Always place plastic fuel containers on the
ground before filling.
Fire and Explosion Prevention
All fuels, most lubricants and some coolant mixtures are
flammable and can cause a fire resulting in death or seri-
ous injury, and property damage. Flammable fluids that
are leaking or spilled onto hot surfaces or onto electrical
components can cause fire.
Inspect for and remove all flammable materials such as
spilled fuel and oil, and debris from machine. Do not al-
low any flammable materials to accumulate on machine.
Always observe the following:
• Add fuel, oil, antifreeze and hydraulic fluid to ma-
chine only in a well ventilated area. Machine must
be parked with controls, lights and switches turned
"OFF." Engine must be "OFF" and any flames, glow-
ing embers, auxiliary heating units or spark causing
equipment must be extinguished, or turned "OFF"
and kept well clear of machine.
• Dust that is generated from repairing or grinding
nonmetallic hoods or nonmetallic fenders can be
toxic, flammable and explosive. Repair these compo-
nents in a well ventilated area away from flames or
sparks and wear a dust mask when grinding painted
parts.
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