Perkins 5006A-E23TA Operation And Maintenance Manual page 16

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Safety Section
Fire Prevention and Explosion Prevention
Oil filters and fuel filters must be installed correctly.
The filter housings must be tightened to the correct
torque. Refer to the Disassembly and Assembly
manual for more information.
Illustration 18
Use caution when you are refueling an engine. Do
not smoke whilst you are refueling an engine. Do not
refuel an engine near open flames or sparks. Always
stop the engine before refueling.
Avoid static electricity risk when fueling. Ultra-low
Sulfur Diesel fuel (ULSD fuel) poses a greater static
ignition hazard than earlier diesel formulations with a
higher sulfur content. Avoid death or serious injury
from fire or explosion. Consult your fuel or fuel
system supplier to ensure that the delivery system is
in compliance with fueling standards for proper
grounding and bonding practices.
Illustration 19
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.
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Never check the battery charge by placing a metal
object across the terminal posts. Use a voltmeter or a
hydrometer.
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. A frozen battery 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.
Ether
Ether is flammable and poisonous.
Do not smoke whilst you are replacing an ether
cylinder or whilst you are using an ether spray.
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