Safety
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• Do not work on hot engines, cooling systems or
hydraulic systems. Wait for the engine to cool.
When engine lube oil, gearbox lubricant or other
fluids require changing, wait for fluid tempera-
tures to decrease to a moderate level before
removing drain plugs.
NOTE:
Temperatures below 49°C (120°F) will
reduce the chances of scalding exposed skin
while allowing the fluid to drain quickly and
completely. Do not let the fluid fully cool,
because drain time will be substantially
increased.
• Dispose of all oils and fluids properly. Used oils/
fluids are environmental contaminants and may
only be disposed of at approved collection facili-
ties. Never drain any oils/fluids onto the ground,
dispose of in municipal waste collection contain-
ers, or in metropolitan sewer systems or landfills.
Check state and local regulations for other
requirements.
• All safety equipment must be maintained so it is
always in good condition.
• Safety-critical parts must be periodically
replaced. Replace the following potentially fire-
related components as soon as they begin to show
signs of deterioration:
– Fuel system flexible hoses, fuel tank over-
flow drain hose and the fuel filler cap.
– Hydraulic system hoses, especially the pump
outlet lines. Replace hydraulic hoses every 6
years from the date of manufacture, even if
they do not appear damaged. The date of
manufacture (month or quarter and year) is
indicated on the hydraulic hoses.
• Keep mounting brackets and hose and cable rout-
ing straps tight. Hose routing should have grad-
ual bends.
• After cleaning the machine, examine all fuel,
lubricant and hydraulic oil lines for leaks, chafe
marks and damage. Tighten any loose connec-
tions and repair or replace parts as necessary.
• Hydraulic line and hoses must be routed and fit-
ted properly. Make sure no connections are inter-
changed.
• When handling oil, grease and other chemical
substances, follow the product-related safety
requirements Material Safety Data Sheet
(MSDS) carefully to prevent burning or scalding.
Battery Hazards
• Use the battery disconnect switch, or disconnect
the negative battery cable from the negative bat-
tery terminal, before performing electrical ser-
vice or electrical welding on the machine.
• Do not use a battery when the fluid level is below
the minimum level. Doing so will hasten the
deterioration of the battery and shortens battery
life, and can also cause rupturing or explosion.
• Turn off all electrical equipment before connect-
ing leads to the battery, including electrical
switches on the battery charger or jump-starting
equipment.
• When disconnecting at the battery terminals,
remove the cable connected to the negative ter-
minal first. When installing a battery, connect the
positive terminal cable first.
• Connect positive cable first when installing
jumper cables. The final cable connection, at the
metal frame of the machine being charged or
jump-started, should be as far away from the bat-
tery as possible. Disconnect the negative cable
first when removing jumper cables.
• Sparks and open flames can set off explosive bat-
tery gas from incidental contact or static dis-
charge. Turn off all switches and the engine when
working on batteries. Keep battery terminals
tight. Contact between a loose cable clamp and a
terminal post can create an explosive spark.
• When jump-starting from another machine, do
not allow the machines to touch. Wear safety
glasses or goggles while battery connections are
made.
• Never jump-start the machine if it has a frozen
battery. The battery could explode. Thaw a fro-
zen battery before charging it or attaching jumper
cables.
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