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Safety Section
Burn Prevention
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Only use the too
ls that are suitable for containing
fluids and equipment that is suitable for containing
fluids.
Obey all local regulations for the disposal of liquids.
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Burn Preventi on
Do not touch any part of an operating engine.
Allow the engine to cool before any maintenance is
performed on the engine.
Contact with high pressure fuel ma y cause fluid
penetration and burn hazards. High pressure fu-
el spray may cause a fire hazar d. Failure to fol-
low these inspection, maintenance and service in-
structions may cause personal injury or death.
After the engine has stopped, you must wait for 60
seconds 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.
Allow the pressure to be purged in the air system, in
the hydraulic system, in the lubrication system, or in
the cooling system before any lines, fittings or related
items are disconnected.
Coolant
When the engine is at operating temperature, the
engine coolant is hot. The coolant is also under
pressure. The radiator and all lines to the heaters or
to the engine contain hot coolant.
Any contact with hot coolant or with steam can cause
severe burns. Allow cooling system components to
cool before the cooling system is drained.
Check the coolant level after the engine has stopped
and the engine has been allowed to cool.
Ensure that the filler cap is cool before removing the
filler cap. The filler cap must be cool enough to touch
withabarehand.Removethefiller cap slowly in
order to relieve pressure.
Cooling system conditioner contains alkali. Alkali can
cause personal injury. Do not allow alkali to contact
the skin, the eyes, or the mouth.
Oils
Hot oil and hot lubricating components can cause
personal injury. Do not allow hot oil to contact the
skin. Also, do not allow hot components to contact
the skin.
Batteries
Electrolyte is an acid. Electrolyte can cause personal
injury. Do not allow electrolyte to contact the skin or
the eyes. Always wear protective glasses for servicing
batteries. Wash hands after touching the batteries
and connectors. Use of gloves is recommended.
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Fire Prevention and Explo sion
Preventi
on
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Illu
stration 6
All fuels, most lubricants, and some coolant mixtures
are fl
ammable.
Flammable fluids that are leaking or spilled onto hot
sur
faces or onto electrical components can cause
a fire. Fire may cause personal injury and property
damage.
After the emergency stop button is operated ensure
that you allow 15 minutes, before the engine covers
ar
e removed.
Determinewhethertheenginewillbeoperatedinan
en
vironment that allows combustible gases to be
drawn into the air inlet system. These gases could
cause the engine to overspeed. Personal injury,
p
roperty damage, or engine damage could result.
If the application involves the presence of combustible
g
ases, consult your Perkins dealer and/or your
Perkins distributor for additional information about
suitable protection devices.
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