Kioti DK50 Owner's Manual page 11

( 2 ) Avoid fuel spills and over filling the fuel tank.
Clean up any spills on tractor before starting
e n g i n e .
( 3 )Keep first aid kit and fire extinguisher near by at
all times.
- EXPLOSIONS
( 1 ) A battery, especially when changing, will give
o ff hydrogen and oxygen gases which are very
explosive. Keep away from sparks and open
flames at all times.
( 2 ) To avoid sparks from an accidental short
circuit, always disconnect the battery ground
cable(-) first and always reconnect the ground
cable(-) last.
( 3 ) Refer to page 56 for specific battery
i n s t r u c t i o n s .
- HIGH PRESSURE FLUIDS
( 1 ) Do not remove radiator filler cap when coolant
temperature is around its boiling point. At that
time loosen cap slightly to the stop to relieve
any excess pressure before removing cap
c o m - p l e t e l y.
( 2 ) Escaping hydraulic fluid under pressure can
have sufficient force to penetrate skin, causing
serious personal injury. Before disconnecting
lines, be sure to relieve all pressure. Before
applying pressure to the system, be sure that
all connections are tight and that lines, pipes
and hoses are not damaged. Fluid escaping
from a very small hole can almost invisible.
Don't use hands to search for suspected
leaks, but use a piece of cardboard or wood. If
injured by escap-ing fluid, see a doctor at
once. Serious infection or reaction can
develop if proper medical treatment is not
administered immediately.
- SAFE SERV I C I N G
( 1 ) Before servicing the tractor, locate the tractor
on a firm level surface, apply the parking
brake; place the transmission levers in neutral
and stop the engine.
( 2 ) Disconnect the battery ground cable before
serving on or near electrical components.
( 3 ) Service or check the tractor after it has com-
pletely cooled off. Avoid touching the muff l e r
and the radiator until they have cooled off .
( 4 ) When changing the wheel tread width,
securely support tractor while raised.
( 5 ) Always retighten wheel bolts to the specified
torque and check regularly.
( 6 ) Do not attempt to mount a tire on a rim unless
qualified to do so with the proper equipment.
( 7 ) Check, service and clean the tractor after
stopping the engine, follow the directions of
the owner's Manual.