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LPW / LPWs / LPWX enGIne oPeRAtoRs' HAnDBooK
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take especial care with batteries,
which contain highly corrosive
sulphuric acid which is poisonous,
will burn skin and clothing, and will
cause permanent damage including
blindness if splashed into the eyes. If
acid accidentally comes into contact
with skin, eyes or clothes, fl ush it
away with copious amounts of fresh
water and seek medical aid.
1.8 PReCAUtIons WItH
eLeCtRICAL sYsteMs
• Ensure that the battery is of suffi cient
capacity to start the engine down to its
minimum operating temperature, taking
into account any drag that may be
imposed on the engine by the type of
trans mission that is attached to it.
• Ensure that the battery and all
engine wiring cables are of suffi cient
size to carry the currents required.
• Check that the engine-mounted
alternator is of suffi cient output to cope
with the total electrical load required by
the machine to which it is fi tted.
Wiring Cables
Ensure that the engine wiring cables are:
• Bound together in a loom and
adequately supported.
• Routed to avoid any hot surfaces,
particularly the exhaust system.
• Not in contact with any rough
surfaces or sharp corners so as to avoid
any possibility of chafi ng taking place.
Alternator
The following points must be strictly
observed when an alternator is fi tted,
otherwise serious damage can be
done.
• Never connect a battery into the
system without checking that the
voltage and polarity are correct.
• Never remove any electrical cable
while the battery is connected in the
circuit.
• Never disconnect the battery
unless the engine has stopped and all
switches are in the off position.
• Always ensure that cables are fi tted
to their correct terminals.
CAUtIon
A short circuit or reversal of polarity
will ruin diodes and transistors.
• Never 'flash' any connection to
check the current fl ow.
• Never experiment with any
adjustments or repairs to the system.
• Always disconnect the battery and
alternator before commencing any
electric welding when a pole strap
is directly or indirectly connected to
engine.
1.9 WAste DIsPosAL
PReCAUtIons
• Extreme care must be taken
to ensure that waste oil, fuel, filter
elements, coolant concentrate, battery
electrolyte, solvents or other toxic
wastes are disposed of in accordance
with local regulations to prevent
contamination.
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to avoid contamination and personal
injury, never dispose of toxic or
other waste except in accordance
with offi cial regulations.
