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2.10
MAINTENANCE SAFETY
1. Good maintenance is your responsibility.
Poor maintenance is an invitation to trouble.
2. Follow good shop practices.
- Keep service
area clean and
dry.
- Be sure electri-
cal outlets and
tools are properly
grounded.
- Use adequate
light for the job at
hand.
3. Make sure there is plenty of ventilation.
Never operate an engine in a closed building.
The exhaust fumes may cause asphyxiation.
4. Before working on this machine, shut off the
engine, set the park brake and remove the
ignition key.
6. Never work under equipment unless it is
blocked securely.
7. Always use personal protection devices such
as eye, hand and hearing protectors, when
performing any service or maintenance work.
8. Where replacement parts are necessary for
periodic maintenance and servicing, genuine
factory replacement parts must be used to
restore your equipment to original specifica-
tions. The manufacturer will not be responsi-
ble for injuries or damages caused by use of
unapproved parts and/or accessories.
9. A fire extinguisher
and first aid kit
should be kept
readily accessible
while performing
maintenance on
this equipment.
10. Periodically tighten all bolts, nuts and screws
and check that all cotter pins are properly
installed to ensure unit is in a safe condition.
11. When completing a maintenance or service
function, make sure all safety shields and
devices are installed before placing unit in
service.
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2.11
BATTERY SAFETY
1. Keep all sparks and flames away from batter-
ies, as gas given off by electrolyte is explo-
sive.
2. Avoid contact with battery electrolyte: wash
off any spilled electrolyte immediately.
3. Wear safety glasses when working near bat-
teries.
4. Do not tip batteries more than 45 degrees, to
avoid electrolyte loss.
5. To avoid injury from spark or short circuit, dis-
connect battery ground cable before servicing
any part of electrical system.
2.12
HYDRAULIC SAFETY
1. Always place all tractor hydraulic controls in
neutral before disconnecting from tractor or
working on hydraulic system.
2. Make sure that all components in the hydrau-
lic system are kept in good condition and are
clean.
3. Replace any worn, cut, abraded, flattened or
crimped hoses.
4. Do not attempt any makeshift repairs to the
hydraulic fittings or hoses by using tape,
clamps or cements. The hydraulic system op-
erates under extremely high-pressure. Such
repairs will fail suddenly and create a hazard-
ous and unsafe condition.
5. Wear proper hand and
eye protection when
searching for a high-
pressure hydraulic leak.
Use a piece of wood or
cardboard as a backstop
instead of hands to iso-
late and identify a leak.
6. If injured by a concentrat-
ed high-pressure stream
of hydraulic fluid, seek medical attention im-
mediately. Serious infection or toxic reaction
can develop from hydraulic fluid piercing the
skin surface.
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