6. EXHAUST GASES & FIRE PREVENTION
• Engine exhaust fumes can be very harmful
if
allowed to accumulate. Be
sure to run the engine
in
a well ventilated location and where there are
no
people
or
livestock near the engine
• The exhaust gas from the muffler
1s
very hot To prevent a fire, do not
expose dry grass, mowed grass. oil
or
any other combustible materials
to
exhaust gas Keep the engine and muffler clean
at
all times.
•
To
avoid a fire, be alert for leaks
of
flammable substances from hoses
and lines. Be sure to check for leaks from hoses
or
pipes. such as fuel
and hydraulic
Ou1d
by
following the maintenance check
list
•
To
avoid a fire. do not short across power cables and wires. Check to
see
that all power cables and wirings are in good condition. Keep all
electrical connections clean. Bare wire
or
frayed insulation can cause a
dangerous electrical shock and personal injury
7.
ESCAPING FLUID
• Relieve all pressure in the air, the oil and the cooling systems before
disconnecting any Imes. fittings
or
related items.
•
Be
cautious
of
possible pressure relief when disconnecting any device
from a pressurized system that utilizes pressure. DO NOT check for
pressure leaks with your hand. High pressure oil
or
fuel can cause
personal Injury.
• Escaping fluid under pressure has sufficient force to penetrate skm
causing serious personal injury.
• Fluid escaping from pinholes may be invisible. Use a piece
of
cardboard
or
wood to search for suspected leaks: do not use hands and body. Use
safety goggles
or
other eye protection when checking for leaks.
•
If
injured by escaping fluid. see a medical doctor immediately. This fluid
can produce gangrene
or
severe allergic reaction.
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