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6. GENERAL PRECAUTIONS
FIRE PREVENTION FOR FUEL AND OIL
Fuel, oil, and antifreeze can be ignited by a flame. Fuel is particularly FLAMMABLE and can be HAZARD-
OUS.
• Keep flames away from flammable fluids.
• Stop the engine and do not smoke when refuelling.
• Tighten all fuel and oil caps securely.
• Refuelling and oiling should be carried out in well ventilated areas.
• Keep oil and fuel in a secure place and do not allow unauthorised persons to enter.
PRECAUTIONS WHEN HANDLING AT HIGH TEMPERATURES
• Immediately after operations are stopped, the engine coolant, 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:
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:
1) Turn engine off.
2) Allow oil to cool.
3) Slowly loosen cap to relieve pressure before removing.
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WARNING: For reasons of safety, al-
ways follow these safety precautions.
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