Komatsu PW160-7H Operation & Maintenance Manual page 23

SAFETY
WARNING: Failure to follow these safety precautions may lead to a serious accident.
Tighten all fuel and oil caps securely.
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Refuelling and oiling should be carried out in well ventilated
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areas.
Keep oil and fuel in a secure place and do not allow unautho-
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rised persons to enter.
PRECAUTIONS WHEN HANDLING AT HIGH TEMPERA-
TURES
Immediately after operations are stopped, the engine coolant,
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engine oil, and hydraulic oil are at high temperatures, and are
still under pressure. Attempting to remove the cap, drain the
oil or water, or replace the filters may lead to serious burns.
Always wait for the temperature to go down, and follow the
specified procedures when carrying out these operations.
To prevent hot water from spurting out:
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1. Turn engine off.
2. Allow water to cool.
3. Slowly loosen cap to relieve pressure before removing.
To prevent hot oil from spurting out:
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1. Turn engine off.
2. Allow oil to cool.
3. Slowly loosen cap to relieve pressure before removing.
MACHINES FITTED WITH WHEELS
Never perform any repair work or modifications to wheel rims
while the tyres are fitted, and never apply heat in the vicinity of the
tyres.
PW160-7H VEAM390100
GENERAL PRECAUTIONS
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