12 SEBU8605-01
Safety Section
Fire Prevention and Explosion Prevention
Store fuels and
lubricants in correctly marked
containers away from unauthorized persons. Store
oily rags and any flammable materials in protective
containers. D
o not smoke in areas that are used for
storing flammable materials.
Do not expose
theenginetoanyflame.
Exhaust shields (if equipped) protect hot exhaust
components
from oil or fuel spray in case of a line,
a tube, or a seal failure. Exhaust shields must be
installed correctly.
Do not weld on lines or tanks that contain flammable
fluids. Do not flame cut lines or tanks that contain
flammable fl
uid. Clean any such lines or tanks
thoroughly with a nonflammable solvent prior to
welding or flame cutting.
Wiring must be kept in good condition. All electrical
wires must be correctly routed and securely attached.
Check all
electrical wires daily. Repair any wires
that are loose or frayed before you operate the
engine. Clean all electrical connections and tighten
all elect
rical connections.
Eliminate all wiring that is unattached or unnecessary.
Do not us
e any wires or cables that are smaller than
the recommended gauge. Do not bypass any fuses
and/or circuit breakers.
Arcing or sparking could cause a fire. Secure
connections, recommended wiring, and correctly
mainta
ined battery cables will help to prevent arcing
or sparking.
Contact with high pressure fuel may cause fluid
pene
tration and burn hazards. High pressure fu-
el spray may cause a fire hazard. Failure to fol-
low these inspection, maintenance a nd service in-
stru
ctions may ca use personal injury or death.
After the engine has stopped, you must wait for 10
min
utes in order to allow the fuel pressure to be
purged from the high pressure fuel lines before any
service or repair is performed on the engine fuel lines.
Ensure that the engine is stopped. Inspect all lines
and hoses for wear or for deterioration. The hoses
mu
st be correctly routed. The lines and hoses must
have adequate support and secure clamps.
Oi
l filters and fuel filters must be correctly installed.
The filter housings must be tightened to the correct
torque. Refer to the Disassembly and Assembly
m
anual for more information.
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Illustration 12
Use caution when you are refueling an engine. Do
not smoke while you are refueling an engine. Do not
refuel an engine near open flames or sparks. Always
stop the engine before refueling.
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Illustration 13
Gases from a battery can explode. Keep any open
flames or sparks away from the top of a battery. Do
not smoke in battery charging areas.
Never check the battery charge by placing a metal
object across the terminal posts. Use a voltmeter or
ahydrometer.
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