Kubota SSV65 Operator's Manual page 18

SAFE OPERATION
– Always remove any excess or spilled fuel
immediately.
– Always make sure that the fuel-tank-cap is
securely reinstalled.
Replace the fuel-tank-cap
manufacturer-approved
becomes damaged. Use of the wrong type of
cap may not allow for proper venting, causing
pressure in the tank to build up.
– Never use fuel to clean the machine.
– Always use the correct type of fuel for the
machine and the temperature in which it is
being operated.
– Always use a properly grounded fueling system.
• Hoses
– Leakage in any fuel, oil, or hydraulic line can
cause fire or explosion.
– Avoid any twisting, bending, or hitting of hoses
that could cause damage to the line.
– Make sure that any loose connections are
secure properly before using the machine.
• Fire prevention
Skid-steer-loader and some attachments have
components that are at high temperatures under
normal operating conditions. The primary source of
high temperatures is the engine and exhaust
system. The electrical system, if damaged or
incorrectly maintained, can be a source of arcing or
sparks.
The following fire-prevention-guidelines will help to
keep your equipment up and running efficiently and
keep the risk of fire to a minimum.
– Blow off all accumulated debris near hot engine
exhaust components such as the turbocharger
and the exhaust manifold as well as the
exhaust pipes and the muffler more frequently
when working in severe conditions.
– Clean out all accumulated flammable debris
such as leaves, straw, pine needles, branches,
bark, small wood chips, and any other
combustible materials from inside the pans of
belly of the machine or lower unit structures as
well as from the area in proximity to the engine.
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only with a
cap whenever it
– Inspect all fuel lines and hydraulic hoses for
wear or for deterioration. Replace the fuel lines
and the hydraulic hoses immediately if they
begin to leak.
– Examine electrical
frequently for damage. Repair any wires that
are loose or frayed before operating the
machine. Clean all electrical connections and
tighten all electrical connections as necessary.
– Inspect the exhaust system daily for any signs
of leakage. Check for broken pipes and muffler,
and for loose or missing bolts, nuts, and
clamps.
If you find any exhaust leaks or fractured parts,
repair it completely prior to operation.
– Always keep a multipurpose fire extinguisher on
or near the machine. Be familiar with the
operation of the fire extinguisher.
• Take care when
pressurized components.
– Always allow the engine to cool sufficiently
before performing any maintenance, inspection,
or repairs.
– Never touch any parts such as the engine, the
muffler, the radiator, the hydraulic lines, the
sliding parts, and so on as they may be very hot
immediately after the machine has been
running and can cause burning. Allow the
engine, the muffler, the radiator, the hydraulic
lines, the sliding parts, and so on to cool
sufficiently before touching them.
– Always use sufficient care whenever removing
the caps and plugs on the coolant, oil, and
hydraulic fluid as they are hot and pressurized
and can causing burning and injury from
spraying of hot fluid.
• Make sure that pressure from all of systems is
sufficiently released
maintenance or repairs. Oil or other fluids could be
released when caps or filters are removed before
the pressure has been stabilized in the hydraulic
system.
– Gradually release internal pressure build-up by
standing out of the line of any possible spray
wiring and connectors
working around hot
before performing
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