Maintenance Precautions
Attach a “DO NOT OPERATE” tag
Severe injury could result if an unauthorized
person starts the engine or touches controls
during inspection or maintenance.
Stop the engine and remove the key
before performing maintenance.
Attach a “DO NOT OPERATE” tag to the
ignition switch or control lever.
Use the correct tools
Do not use damaged or weakened tools, or
tools designed for other purposes. Use tools
suited for the operation.
Replace important safety parts
periodically
Replace fuel hoses periodically. Fuel
hoses become weaker over time, even if
they appear to be in good condition.
Replace important safety parts whenever
an malfunction is found, even if it is before
the normal time for replacement.
Refer to the section titled “Important
Parts” for further details.
Anti-explosive lighting
Use anti-explosive electrical fixtures and
lights when inspecting fuel, oil, coolant,
battery fluid, etc. If lighting that is not anti-
explosive breaks, the substance could ignite,
resulting in serious injury or death.
Do not allow unauthorized
personnel in the work area
Do not allow unauthorized personnel in the
work area. Chips or other debris can fly off
machine parts when grinding, welding or
using a hammer.
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