Kubota T1880 Operator's Manual page 11

4 SAFE OPERATION
11. Do not smoke when working around the battery.
Keep all sparks and flames away from battery. The
battery presents an explosion hazard because it gives
off hydrogen and
recharging.
12. Before "JUMP STARTING" a dead battery, read and
follow all of the instructions to help protect the
alternator from damage due to extreme load changes.
(See "JUMP STARTING" in "OPERATING THE
ENGINE" section.)
Batteries contain sulfuric acid and produce explosive
gases. Follow the instructions below to prevent
personal injury.
A Wear eye and skin protection.
A Keep sparks and flame away.
A Always have adequate ventilation while charging
or using the battery.
13. Keep first aid kit and fire extinguisher available at all
times.
14. Disconnect the battery's negative (-) cable before
working on or near electric components.
15. Do not use or charge the refillable type battery if the
fluid level is below the LOWER (lower limit level) mark.
Otherwise, the battery
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.
16. To avoid sparks from an accidental short circuit,
always disconnect the battery's negative (-) cable first
and connect it last.
(1) Battery
(2) Positive cable (+)
(3) Negative cable (-)
17. Make sure cotter pins and cir clips are properly
secured on the front and rear wheels, respectively.
18. Never tamper with safety devices.
Check their proper operation regularly.
19. Check brake operation frequently. Adjust and service
as required.
20. Properly dispose of used lubricants, filters, batteries,
and other such components.
oxygen...especially when
component parts may
21. Do not attempt to mount a tire on a rim. This should be
done by a qualified person with the proper equipment.
22. Always maintain the correct tire inflation pressure. Do
not inflate tires above the recommended pressure
shown in the Operator's Manual.
23. Securely support the machine when changing wheels
or the wheel tread width.
24. Make sure that wheel bolts have been tightened to the
specified torque.
5. STORAGE
1. Keep the machine and supply of fuel in locked storage
and remove the ignition key to prevent children or
others from playing or tampering with them.
2. When machine is to be stored for a long time,
disconnect battery cables or remove the battery.
Always remove the negative (-) cable first and reinstall
the negative (-) cable last.
3. Do not store the machine with fuel in the tank inside a
building where fumes may ignite. Allow the engine to
cool before storing.
4. To avoid the danger of exhaust fume poisoning, do not
operate the engine in a closed building without
adequate ventilation.
5. To reduce fire hazards, clean the machine thoroughly
before storage. Dry grass and leaves around the
engine and mufflers may ignite.