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6. GENERAL
PRECAUTIONS
a
WARNING:
For reasons of safety, al-
ways follow these safety precautions.
-/ FIRE PREVENTION
FOR FUEL AND OILI
Fuel, oil, and antifreeze
can be ignited by a flame. Fuel is particularly
FLAMMABLE
and can be HAZARD-
OUS.
Keep flames away from flammable
fluids.
Stop the engine and do not smoke when refuelling.
Tighten all fuel and oil caps securely.
Refuelling
and oiling should be carried out in well ventilated
areas.
Keep oil and fuel in a secure place and do not allow unauthorised
persons to enter.
4 PRECAUTIONS
WHEN HANDLING
AT HIGH TEMPERATURES
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Immediately
after operations
are stopped,
the engine coolant, engine oil, and hydraulic
oil are at high
temperatures,
and are still under pressure.
Attempting
to remove the cap, drain the oil or water, or
replace the filters may lead to serious burns. Always wait forthe temperature
to go down, and follow the
specified
procedures
when carrying out these operations.
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To prevent hot water from spurting out:
1) Turn engine off.
2) Allow water to cool.
3) Slowly loosen cap to relieve pressure before removing.
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To prevent hot oil from spurting out:
1) Turn engine off.
2) Allow oil to cool.
3) Slowly loosen cap to relieve pressure before removing.
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