8 SEBU8191-01
Safety Section
Fire Prevention and Explosion Prevention
Remove all flamm
able combustible materials or
conductive materials such as fuel, oil, and debris from
the engine. Do not allow any flammable combustible
materials or c
onductive materials to accumulate on
the engine.
Store fuels a
nd lubricants in correctly marked
containers away from unauthorized persons. Store
oily rags and any flammable materials in protective
containers
. Do not smoke in areas that are used for
storing flammable materials.
Do not expos
e the engine to any flame.
Exhaust shields (if equipped) protect hot exhaust
component
s from oil or fuel spray in case of a line,
a tube, or a seal failure. Exhaust shields must be
installe d correctly.
Do not weld on lines or tanks that contain flammable
fluids. Do not flame cut lines or tanks that contain
flammable
fluid. 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 al
l electrical wires daily. Repair any wires
that are loose or frayed before you operate the
engine. Clean all electrical connections and tighten
all elec
trical connections.
Eliminate all wiring that is unattached or unnecessary.
Do not u
se 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
maint
ained battery cables will help to prevent arcing
or sparking.
Contact with high pressure fuel ma y cause fluid
pene
tration and burn hazards. High pressure fu-
el spray may cause a fire hazar d. Failure to fol-
low these inspection, maintenance and service in-
str
uctions may cause personal injury or death.
After the engine has stopped, you must wait for 60
se
conds 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
m
ust be correctly routed. The lines and hoses must
have adequate support and secure clamps.
Oil filters and f
uel filters must be correctly installed.
The filter housings must be tightened to the correct
torque. Refer to the Disassembly and Assembly
manual for mor
e information.
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Illustration 7
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 8
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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