Fuel; Transmission; Transfer Case; Engine Fluids - LENCO BearCat Operator's Maintenance Manual

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Fuel

Do not fill fuel tank while engine is running, do not over fill tank, and make sure fuel nozzle is grounded to filler

neck to prevent sparks while fueling.

Be alert at all times for the smell of fuel while operating vehicle. If fuel smell is detected shut down engine

immediately.

Clean up all fuel spills, as they can create a fire and slip hazard. Dispose of materials in accordance with local

hazardous waste disposal procedures.

Fuel is highly flammable and can explode. Keep open flames, sparks and other ignition sources away from diesel

fuel and have a fire extinguisher at hand. Do not smoke while working with fuel; do not work on fuel system while

engine is hot. Fuel can be ignited by a hot engine.

Transmission becomes hot during normal operation. When performing maintenance on transmission wear safety

goggles, work gloves, and protective clothing to avoid injury. Avoid contact with hot transmission oil while draining

transmission oil. Failure to comply could result in burn injury.

Transfer case and oil cooler become very hot during normal operation. Allow transfer case and oil cooler to cool

before servicing. Wear safety goggles, work gloves and protective clothing. Extreme caution should be used while

opening drain valves and removing bolts. Failure to comply could result in burn injury.

Oil, Fuel, and coolant may be hazardous to the environment and to human health. Become familiar with MSDS's

(Material Safety Data Sheets). Handle all fluids and other contaminated material (Filters, Rags) in accordance with

standard operating procedures. Recycle or dispose of engine fluids/filters and other contaminated materials in

accordance with standard operating procedures.

The temperature of R-134a refrigerant is -20 Degrees Fahrenheit (-29 Degrees Celsius). Wear a full face shield,

protective rubberized gloves, and protective clothing when working with refrigerants. Contact your safety

personnel for appropriate safety precautions while handling refrigerants.

Do not expose refrigerant containers empty or full to open flames or temperatures above 125 Degrees Fahrenheit

(52 Degrees Celsius). Do not discard empty containers where they are subject to heat from a trash burner; containers

may explode. Failure to comply may result in equipment failure or personal injury.

Refrigerant may become poisonous in the presence of heat. Do not smoke or allow any type of flame in the

immediate area while servicing air conditioning system. Never weld, solder, steam clean or use excessive heat on

any part of the air conditioning system while charged or pressurized.

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