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Safety Section
Safety Messages
Safety Section
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Safety Messages
There may be
several specific warning signs on your
engine. The exact location and a description of the
warning signs are reviewed in this section. Please
become fam
iliar with all warning signs.
Ensure that all of the warning signs are legible. Clean
the warnin
g signs or replace the warning signs if
the words cannot be read or if the illustrations are
not visible. Use a cloth, water, and soap to clean
the warni
ng signs. Do not use solvents, gasoline, or
other harsh chemicals. Solvents, gasoline, or harsh
chemicals could loosen the adhesive that secures the
warning
signs. The warning signs that are loosened
could drop off of the engine.
Replace
any warning sign that is damaged or
missing.Ifawarningsignisattachedtoapartofthe
engine that is replaced, install a new warning sign on
the rep
lacement part. Your Perkins dealer or your
distributor can provide new warning signs.
(1) Universal Warning
Do not operate or work on this equipment unless
you h
ave read and understand the instructions
and warnings in the O peration and Maintenance
Manuals. Failure to follow the instructions or
heed
the warnings c ould result in serious injury
or death.
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Illustration 1
(2) Hot Coolant
Pressurized system: Hot coolant can cause seri-
ous burn. To open cap, stop engine, wait until ra-
diator is cool. Then loose the cap slowly to relieve
the pressure.
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Illustration 2
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General Hazard Information
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Illustration 3
Attach a “Do Not Operate” warning tag or a similar
warning tag to the start switch or to the controls
before you service the equipment or before you
repair the equipment.