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Starting
• Never run the engine in closed areas without suitable ventilation systems to remove exhaust gasses.
• Never put your head, body, arms, legs, feet, hands or fingers near fans or rotating belts.
Engine
• Before removing the radiator cap, loosen it very slowly to relieve pressure from the system. Coolant
top-ups must be made only when the engine has stopped or is idling, if hot.
• Never fill up the fuel tank when the engine is running, especially if it is hot, to prevent starting fires in
the event of fuel leaks.
• Never try to check or adjust the fan belt tension when the engine is running. Never adjust the fuel
injection pump when the machine is moving.
• Never lubricate the machine when the engine is running.
Electrical systems
• When using auxiliary batteries, remember that the cables on both sides must be connected as follows:
(+) with (+) and (-) with (-). Do not short-circuit the terminals. GAS RELEASED FROM BATTERIES IS
HIGHLY FLAMMABLE. During recharging, leave the battery compartment open for better ventilation.
Never check the battery charge with "jumpers" obtained by laying metal objects on the terminals. Avoid
sparks or flames in the area surrounding the batteries. Do not smoke to prevent explosion hazards.
• Before any intervention, check there are no fuel or power leaks: eliminate these leaks before going on
with the work.
• Never recharge the batteries in closed areas:make sure there is enough ventilation to prevent accidental
explosions due to the build-up of gases released while charging.
• Always disconnect the batteries before any intervention on the electrical system.
Hydraulic systems
• Fluid escaping from a very small hole can be almost invisible and can be strong enough to penetrate the
skin. For this reason, use a piece of cardboard or wood when checking. DO NOT USE BARE HANDS: if
a jet of fluid penetrates the skin, contact a doctor immediately. If no immediate medical care is given,
severe infections or dermatosis could occur.
• Use suitable instruments to check the system pressures.
Wheels and tires
• Make sure that tires are correctly inflated to the pressure specified by the manufacturer. Regularly
check possible damages to rims and tires.
• Stay away from and to one side of the tire when adjusting tire pressures.
• Check the pressures only when the machine is unladen and the tires are cool to prevent obtaining any
wrong measurements due to overpressure. Never use parts of recovered wheels as improper welding,
brazing or heating could have weakened them and could cause breakages.
• Never cut or weld a rim with a tire that is fitted and inflated.
• To remove the wheels, secure both the front and rear wheels. After lifting the machine, to prevent it
from falling, arrange suitable supports underneath in accordance with the regulations in force.
• Deflate the tire before removing any object caught in the tread.
• Never inflate tires using flammable gasses as they may cause explosions and injuries to people nearby.
Removal and refitting
• Lift and handle all heavy parts using suitably sized lifting equipment. Make sure all the parts are secured
using the appropriate slings and hooks. Use the correct eye bolts. Extra care should be taken if anyone
is near the load to be lifted.
• Handle all parts with great care. Do not put hands or fingers between parts. Wear appropriate safety
clothing - safety goggles, gloves and shoes
Combines
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