Case IH AXIAL-FLOW 7120 Service Manual page 20

WARNING
Battery acid causes burns. Batteries contain sulfuric acid.
Battery electrolyte contains sulfuric acid. Contact with skin and eyes could result in severe irritation
and burns. Always wear splash-proof goggles and protective clothing (gloves and aprons). Wash
hands after handling.
Failure to comply could result in death or serious injury.
The essential precautions listed below must be observed:
• Do not use an open flame to check the electrolyte level. Keep sparks, flames and lighted tobacco away.
• Do not produce sparks with cable clamps when charging the battery or starting the engine with a slave battery.
• Wear eye protection when working near batteries.
• Wear eye protection and gloves if removing the battery cover plugs.
• Provide ventilation when charging or using in an enclosed space.
• Ensure the vent plugs are correctly installed and tight.
If the electrolyte comes into contact with the skin, eyes or is taken internally, treat as follows:
• Skin: Flush with cold water.
• Eyes: Flush with cold water for 10 minutes and get prompt medical attention.
• Internal: Call a doctor immediately.
Fire and explosion prevention
• Due to the flammable nature of the crop materials encountered, fire risks are high. This risk can be minimized by
frequent removal of accumulated crop material from the machine and checking for overheated machine compo-
nents. If oil leaks appear, re-torque bolts or replace gaskets as necessary.
• Remove all trash or debris from the machine each day. Especially check the engine area and exhaust system.
• Sparks or flame can cause the hydrogen gas in a battery to explode. To prevent an explosion do the following:
• When disconnecting the battery cables, disconnect the negative (▬) cable first; when connecting the battery
cables, connect the negative (▬) cable last.
• When connecting jumper cables to start the engine, use the procedure shown in this manual (see Auxiliary Battery
connections in this manual).
• Do not short circuit the battery posts with metal items.
• Do not weld, grind or smoke near a battery.
• Sparks from the electrical system or engine exhaust can cause an explosion and fire. Before you operate this
machine in an area with flammable dust or vapors, use good ventilation to remove the flammable dust or vapors.
• Use nonflammable cleaning solvent to clean parts.
• A fire can cause death or injury. Always have fire extinguisher near or on the machine. Make sure the fire extin-
guishers are serviced according to the manufacturers instructions.
• If a fire extinguisher has been used, always recharge or replace the fire extinguisher before operating the machine.
• Keep the cooling system clean and maintain the correct coolant level.
• Make sure that you DO NOT store oily rags or other flammable materials on the machine.
• Engine fuel can cause an explosion or fire. Do not fill the fuel tank with the engine running; if you are near an open
fire; or if you are welding, smoking, etc.
• If the machine has an oil, fuel or hydraulic leak, always repair the leak and clean the area before operating.
• Check the electrical system for loose connections or frayed insulation. Repair or replace the loose or damaged
parts.
• Before welding or using a torch on the machine, clean the area to be repaired.
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