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IMPORTANT ECOLOGICAL CONSIDERATIONS
Soil, air and water are essential elements for agricul-
ture and for life in general. If local legislation does not
control the treatment of certain substances, the pro-
duction of which is necessitated by advanced techno-
logies, products derived from chemical and petroche-
mical products must be used and disposed of
according to the rules of common sense.
The following recommendations may be of help:
J Find out what the relevant legislation in your coun-
try stipulates.
J Ask your suppliers of lubricants, oils, fuels,
antifreeze, detergents, etc. for information on the ef-
fects of these products on humans and the environ-
ment and for instructions concerning their use, stora-
ge and disposal. In many CASE IHs, local agricultural
consultants will be able to provide assistance.
SUGGESTIONS
1. Avoid using unsuitable, pressurised filling sy-
stems or fuel cans when filling tanks, as these may
cause considerable spillage and leakage of liquids.
2. As a general rule, do not allow liquid fuels,
lubricants, acids, solvents, etc., to come into contact
with the skin. The majority of these products contain
substances that are potential health hazards.
3. Modern lubricants contain additives. Do not burn
contaminated fuel oils and/or oils used in conventio-
nal heating systems.
4. Avoid spillage when transferring used engine
cooling liquids, engine and transmission lubricants,
hydraulic oils, brake fluids, etc. Never mix used brake
oil with fuel oil, or fuel oil with lubricants. Store safely
until suitable disposal can be arranged according to
national legislation or local regulations.
5. Modern antifreeze liquids and solutions, e.g.
antifreeze and other additives, must be replaced
every two years. They must not be left to be absorbed
into the ground, but must be collected and disposed
of in a suitable manner.
6. Do not open the air conditioning systems to carry
out work. These systems contain gas that must not
be released into the atmosphere. Contact your dealer
who are equipped with the appropriate equipment
and are authorised to refill the system.
7. Any leakage or defect in the engine cooling or
hydraulic systems must be repaired immediately.
8. Do not increase the pressure in pressurised sy-
stems, as this may cause component parts to burst.
9. When welding, make sure that hoses are properly
protected as sparks or molten material may puncture
or weaken the tubes and sleeves, resulting in leakage
of oil, cooling liquid, etc.
TO THE USER
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