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Release all pressure before working on systems
which have an accumulator. Use a piece of
cardboard, newspaper, or wood to check for
pressurized leaks to prevent fluid penetrating the
skin. Pressurize accumulators with the proper gas
according to manufacturers. recommendations.
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When inflating tires, use a self-attaching inflation
chuck with remote shutoff and stand clear of the
tire. Position yourself beside the tire and not
beside the rim.
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When absolutely necessary to tow the machine,
do not exceed the recommended towing speed. Be
sure the towing machine has sufficient braking
capacity to stop the towed load. If the towed
machine cannot be braked, a towbar must be used
or two towing machines must be used. - one in
front pulling and one in the rear to act as a brake.
Avoid towing over long distances.
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Observe proper maintenance procedures.
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Whenever servicing or replacing hardened pins,
etc., use a brass drift or other suitable material
between the hammer and pin. Alt: Use a brass
hammer, drift or suitable material on the pin, etc.
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Keep the brakes and steering systems in good
operating condition.
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Replace all missing, illegible or damaged safety
signs. Keep all safety signs clean.
FUEL HANDLING PRECAUTIONS
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Do not smoke or permit open flames while fueling
or near fueling operations.
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Never remove the fuel cap or refuel gasoline
engine powered machines with the engine running
or hot. Never allow fuel to spill on hot machine
components. Never allow fuel to spill on the
environment.
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To avoid spilling fuel maintain control of the fuel
filler nozzle when filling the tank.
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Do not fill the fuel tank completely to the top. Allow
room for expansion.
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Clean up spilled fuel immediately and dispose of
contaminated material in an environmentally
correct manner.
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Tighten the fuel tank cap securely. Should the fuel
cap be lost, replace it only with the original
manufacturers
approved
non-approved cap without proper venting may
result in pressurization of the tank.
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Never use fuel for cleaning purposes.
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Use the correct fuel grade for the operating
season.
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CHAPTER 2 - SAFETY, DECALS, AND HAND SIGNALS
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Issued 8-04 Bur
BURN PREVENTION
WARNING: BATTERY
SEVERE BURNS. Batteries contain sulfuric
acid. Avoid contact with skin, eyes or
clothing.
Antidote: EXTERNAL - Flush with water.
Antidote: INTERNAL - Drink large quantities
of water or milk.
DO NOT induce vomiting. Seek medical
attention immediately.
EYES - Flush with water for 15 minutes and
seek medical attention immediately.
WARNING: BATTERIES
EXPLOSIVE GASES. Keep sparks, flame,
cigars and cigarettes away. Ventilate when
charging or using in enclosed area. Always
wear eye protection when working near
batteries. Wash hands after handling. KEEP
OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.
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When the battery electrolyte is frozen, the battery
can explode if, you try to charge the battery, or you
try to jump start and run the engine. To prevent the
battery electrolyte from freezing, try to keep the
battery at full charge. If you do not follow these
instructions, you or others in the area can be
injured
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Hot coolant can spray out if the radiator cap is
removed. To remove the radiator cap, let the
cooling system cool, turn to the first notch, wait
until the pressure is released, then remove the
radiator cap.
HAZARDOUS CHEMICAL PRECAUTIONS
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If you are exposed to or come in contact with
hazardous chemicals you can be seriously injured.
The fluids, lubricants, paints, adhesives, coolants,
etc., used with your machine can be hazardous.
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Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) provide
information about the chemical substances within
a product, safe handling procedures, first aid
measures and procedures to be taken when the
product is accidentally spilled or released. MSDS
are available from your dealer.
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Before you service your machine, check the
MSDS for each fluid, lubricant, etc., used in this
a
machine. This information indicates what the risks
are and how to service the machine safely. Follow
this information when servicing the machine.
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Before you service this machine and before you
dispose of the old fluids and lubricants, always
remember the environment. DO NOT put oil or
fluids into the ground or into containers that can
leak.
ACID
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