Fire Prevention - Barko 6025 Service Manual

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This machine may have several components which are at high temperatures under normal operating conditions, such

as the engine, exhaust system, brake system and transmission.

Clean the machine often. High pressure washing of the machine is suggested every 1000 hours (or 6 months) and

always after a spill.

The following list of hazards provides information which will help to prevent fires:

WARNING

Always keep a fire extinguisher and

first aid kit where they can be easily

reached in case of fire and keep these

items properly maintained.

Operating personnel should be

instructed on what to do in case of fire

and be required to demonstrate how to

use fire extinguisher and fire

suppression equipment.

Any portable fire extinguisher or fire

suppression system carried on the

machine that has been used, should

be recharged or replaced before the

machine resumes operating.

extinguisher manufacturers

recommended service intervals should

be followed.

WARNING

Allow machine to cool down by idling

the engine for a while before shut-

down.

Many engine and transmission

fires start

fires start after

after

after shut-down.

after

shut-down.

WARNING

Before adding fuel, shut down the

engine and allow it to cool.

smoke while handling fuel or working

on either the fuel or the hydraulic

system.

FIRE PREVENTION

Do not use the machine in areas with

explosive dust or gases that can be

ignited by arcs, sparks, hot

components, or exhaust fumes.

Daily inspect the machine for

flammable debris, removing any twigs,

leaves, straw, rags, fluid spills or

leaks, dirt or grime.

attention to areas such as the engine,

engine cooling system, exhaust

system, battery, electrical

connections, brake systems,

Fire

transmission/drivetrain, fuel system

and hydraulic system.

as necessary to help prevent

overheating and combustion.

The electrical system (battery,

electrical connections, etc.) can be a

source of arcs or sparks if damaged or

incorrectly maintained.

all electrical wiring and connections

for damage.

terminals clean and tight. Replace or

repair any damaged part.

Never

battery connection

procedures.

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WARNING

Pay special

Clean as often

WARNING

Daily inspect

Keep the battery

Use proper

and disconnection

WARNING

Daily inspect all fuel and hydraulic oil

tubes, hoses, and fittings for damage

and leakage.

Tighten or replace as

and leakage.

Tighten or replace as

necessary.

Always clean fluid spills.

necessary.

Always clean fluid spills.

WARNING

Do not use ether or starting fluids on

diesel engines with glow plugs.

starting aids can explode and injure

bystanders.

WARNING

Before doing welding of any kind,

clean machine and disconnect battery

cables. Cover rubber hoses, battery,

and other flammable parts.

ground an arc welder or electrical

accessories through turntable or boom

bearings as arcing may occur causing

bearing damage.

Do not weld on any structural member

unless specifically authorized by Barko

Hydraulics. Any unauthorized welding

or welding procedures will void the

warranty, and may cause structural

d a m a g e .

WARNING

Read the Engine Manual that comes

with every machine for complete

engine operating and engine safety

instructions.

These

Never

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