Kubota ZD1600 Series Operator's Manual page 17

• Always stop the engine before refueling. Avoid
spills and overfilling. If fuel is spilled, do not attempt
to start the engine and avoid creating any source of
ignition until fuel vapors have dissipated.
(1) Fuel tank cap
• Use extra care when handling diesel fuels. They
are flammable.
1. Use only an approved container.
2. Do not remove the fuel cap or refuel with the
engine running. Allow the engine to cool before
refueling. Do not smoke while refueling or when
standing near fuel.
3. Do not refuel the machine indoors and always
clean up spilled fuel or oil.
4. Do not store the machine or fuel container
inside where there is an open flame, such as in
a water heater.
• Do not smoke when working around battery or
when refueling. Extinguish all cigarettes, cigars,
pipes, and other sources of ignition. Keep all sparks
and flames away from battery and fuel tank.
• Never fill containers inside a vehicle or on a truck or
trailer bed with a plastic liner. Always place
containers on the ground away from your vehicle
before filling.
• Remove equipment from the truck or trailer and
refuel it on the ground. If this is not possible, then
refuel such equipment with a portable container,
rather than from a fuel dispenser nozzle. Keep the
nozzle in contact with the rim of the fuel tank or
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container opening at all times until fueling is
complete. Do not use a nozzle lock open device.
• If fuel is spilled on clothing, change the clothing
immediately. Replace the fuel cap and tighten
securely.
• Charge batteries in an open, well-ventilated area,
away from spark and flames. A battery, especially
when charging, will give off hydrogen and oxygen
gases, which can explode and cause serious
personal injury.
• Unplug the charger
disconnecting from battery.
• Before "jump starting" a dead battery, read and
observe all of the instructions:
• Disconnect the battery before making any repairs.
Disconnect the negative terminal first and the
positive last. Reconnect the positive first and
negative last. Wear protective clothing and use
insulated tools.
(1) Battery
(2) Ground cable
• Do not use or charge the refillable type battery if the
fluid level is below the [LOWER] (lower limit level)
mark. Otherwise, the battery component parts may
prematurely deteriorate, which may shorten the
battery's service life or cause an explosion. Check
the fluid level regularly and add distilled water as
required so that the fluid level is between the
[UPPER] and [LOWER] levels.
before connecting
(+) Positive terminal
(-) Negative terminal
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