Mahindra 16 SERIES Operator's Manual page 14

SAFETY/DECALS
9. Before starting any work on electrical
equipment or work that may cause you
to touch the electrical parts accidentally,
first disconnect the battery cables. Never
remove the rubber cap cover at the
positive terminal of the battery cable
end. Before connecting the battery to
the charger, make sure that the charger
switch is in "OFF" position.
Be sure to connect the charger to the
correct terminals on the battery (positive
to positive, negative to negative).
A great amount of hydrogen gas is
generated by the battery when it is being
charged. Take precautions against fire: Do
not have any exposed flame in the area
where you are working.
Be sure not to cause any leakage of the
electrolyte, since it will corrode the skin or
clothing. In case of accident as described
below, immediately seek first aid, and see
a doctor immediately for proper treatment.
a) If the diluted sulphuric acid from the
battery has gotten into the eyes:
Clean the eyes with a lot of clean running
water for more than 15 minutes, while
opening the eyes widely, and see a doctor
immediately for proper treatment.
If the diluted sulphuric acid from the
b)
battery has been swallowed: Rinse the
mouth with clean water immediately,
and see a doctor immediately for proper
treatment.
c) If diluted sulphric acid has gotten on the
skin of clothing: Wash away the diluted
euphoric acid completely with a lot of
clean running water and neutralize with
soap solution. Then rinse with water.
d) If the diluted sulphric acid is spilled: Wash
away with a lot of water or neutralize with
slacked lime or bicarbonate of soda.
10. Stop the engine and make sure the PTO
shift lever is in Neutral before performing
any of the following services, including.
a) Removal of the propeller shaft between
PTO and any attachment.
b) Adjustment of PTO drive train and hitch.
c) Adjustment or cleaning of PTO driven
attachment.
11.The steering wheel always wheel always
has built-in play to some extent, which is
required for smooth meshing of sector
gear and pinion gear.
Always inspect the amount of the play. Do
not operate the tractor if there is too much
or too little play in the steering.
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