Brouwer 1570, Operator'S Manual

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SAFETY
Service Cooling System
CAUTION
Do not pour cold water into a hot radiator. Do not
operate engine without a proper coolant mixture. Install
cap and tighten securely.
Add make-up coolant through the recovery tank, not
directly to the radiator.
If radiator cap must be removed, do not remove it
when engine is hot. Shut engine off and wait until cap
is cool enough to touch with bare hands. To relieve
pressure, slowly loosen cap to its first stop, before
removing completely.
Battery Service
WARNING
Sulfuric acid in battery electrolyte is poisonous.
It is strong enough to burn skin, eat through clothing,
and cause blindness if splashed into eyes.
CAUTION
Always use insulated tools, wear protective glasses or
goggles and protective clothing when working with
batteries. Read and obey all battery manufacturer’s
instructions.
WARNING
Battery posts, terminals and related accessories
contain lead and lead compounds, chemicals known to
cause cancer and reproductive harm.
Wash your
hands after handling.
Avoid the hazard by:
1. Filling the batteries a well-ventilated area.
2. Wearing eye protection and rubber gloves.
3. Avoiding breathing fumes when electrolyte is
added.
4. Avoiding spilling or dripping electrolyte.
5. Use proper jump start procedure.
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If you spill acid on yourself
1. Flush your skin with water.
2. Apply baking soda or lime to help
neutralize the acid
3. Flush your eyes with water for 15-30 minutes.
Get medical attention immediately.
If acid is swallowed:
1. Do not induce vomiting.
2. Drink large amounts of water or milk, but do
not exceed 2L (2 quarts)
3. Get medical attention immediately.
WARNING
Batteries generate explosive hydrogen gas. To reduce
the chance of an explosion, avoid creating sparks near
a battery. Always connect the negative jumper cable
to the frame of the tractor with the discharged battery
away from the charged battery.
Charge batteries in an open, well ventilated area away
from sparks or flame.
Unplug charger before connecting or disconnecting
battery.
Jump Starting.
Check all jumper cables are in good condition.
Turn ‘off’ the ignition and all accessories on both
machines.
Position the machine with the charged battery next to,
but not touching, the machine with the dead battery.
Making Cable Connections.
Ensure the cable clamps do not touch anywhere other
except to intended connections.
Never connect positive (red) terminal to the negative
(black) terminal.
Keep cables clear of any engine parts when starting.
Connect the one end of the red cable to the positive
terminal of one battery, the other end to the positive
terminal of the second battery.
Connect one end of the black cable to the negative
terminal of the machine with the charged battery. Make
the final connection of the black cable on the engine
block of the machine to be started.
Start the machine with the charged battery, the start
the machine with the discharged battery.
Remove the cables in the reverse order to above.
Take care when removing each cable clamp they do
not touch any metal parts while the other end is
connected still connected.