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Safety Section
Crushing Prevention and Cutting Prevention
Use caution whe
n 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 engin
e before refueling.
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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.
Incorrect jumper cable connections can cause
an explosion that can result in injury. Refer to
the Operation Section of this manual for specific
instructions.
Do not charge a frozen battery. This may cause an
explosion.
The batteries must be kept clean. The covers
(if equipped) must be kept on the cells. Use the
recommended cables, connections, and battery box
covers when the engine is operated.
Fire Extinguisher
Make sure that a fire extinguisher is available. Be
familiar with the operation of the fire extinguisher.
Inspect the fire extinguisher and service the fire
extinguisher regularly. Obey the recommendations
on the instruction plate.
Lines, Tu bes and Hoses
Do not bend high
pressure lines. Do not strike high
pressure lines. Do not install any lines that are bent
or damaged. Do not clip any other items to the high
pressure line
s.
Repair any lines that are loose or damaged. Leaks
can cause fire
s. Consult your Perkins dealer or your
Perkins distributor for repair or for replacement parts.
Check lines,
tubes and hoses carefully. Do not use
your bare hand to check for leaks. Use a board or
cardboard to check for leaks. Tighten all connections
to the recomm
ended torque.
Replace the parts if any of the following conditions
are present:
•
End fittings are damaged or leaking.
•
Outer coverings are chafed or cut.
•
Wires are ex
posed.
•
Outer coverings are ballooning.
•
Flexible part of the hoses are kinked.
•
Outer cover
s have embedded armoring.
•
End fittings are displaced.
Make sure that all clamps, guards, and heat shields
are installed correctly. During engine operation, this
will help to
prevent vibration, rubbing against other
parts, and excessive heat.
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Crushing P
revention and
Cutting Prevention
Support the component properly when work beneath
the compon
ent is performed.
Unless other maintenance instructions are provided,
never att
empt adjustments while the engine is
running.
Stay clea
r of all rotating parts and of all moving
parts. Leave the guards in place until maintenance
is performed. After the maintenance is performed,
reinstal
l the guards.
Keep objects away from moving fan blades. The fan
blades w
ill throw objects or cut objects.
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