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SEBU8311-02
9
Safety Section
Fire Prevention and Explosion Prevention
All fuels, most lubricants, and some coolant mixtures
are
fl
ammable.
Flammable
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uids that are leaking or spilled onto hot
surfaces or onto electrical components can cause
a
fi
re. Fire may cause personal injury and property
damage.
A
fl
ash
fi
re may result if the covers for the engine
crankcase are removed within
fi
fteen minutes after
an emergency shutdown.
Determine whether the engine will be operated in an
environment that allows combustible gases to be
drawn into the air inlet system. These gases could
cause the engine to overspeed. Personal injury,
property damage, or engine damage could result.
If the application involves the presence of combustible
gases, consult your Perkins dealer and/or your
Perkins distributor for additional information about
suitable protection devices.
Remove all
fl
ammable combustible materials or
conductive materials such as fuel, oil, and debris from
the engine. Do not allow any
fl
ammable combustible
materials or conductive materials to accumulate on
the engine.
Store fuels and lubricants in correctly marked
containers away from unauthorized persons. Store
oily rags and any
fl
ammable materials in protective
containers. Do not smoke in areas that are used for
storing
fl
ammable materials.
Do not expose the engine to any
fl
ame.
Exhaust shields (if equipped) protect hot exhaust
components from oil or fuel spray in case of a line,
a tube, or a seal failure. Exhaust shields must be
installed correctly.
Do not weld on lines or tanks that contain
fl
ammable
fl
uids. Do not
fl
ame cut lines or tanks that contain
fl
ammable
fl
uid. Clean any such lines or tanks
thoroughly with a non
fl
ammable solvent prior to
welding or
fl
ame cutting.
Wiring must be kept in good condition. All electrical
wires must be correctly routed and securely attached.
Check all electrical wires daily. Repair any wires
that are loose or frayed before you operate the
engine. Clean all electrical connections and tighten
all electrical connections.
Eliminate all wiring that is unattached or unnecessary.
Do not use any wires or cables that are smaller than
the recommended gauge. Do not bypass any fuses
and/or circuit breakers.
Arcing or sparking could cause a
fi
re. Secure
connections, recommended wiring, and correctly
maintained battery cables will help to prevent arcing
or sparking.
Inspect all lines and hoses for wear or for
deterioration. The hoses must be correctly routed.
The lines and hoses must have adequate support
and secure clamps. Tighten all connections to the
recommended torque. Leaks can cause
fi
res.
Oil
fi
lters and fuel
fi
lters must be correctly installed.
The
fi
lter housings must be tightened to the correct
torque.
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Illustration 7
Use caution when you are refueling an engine. Do
not smoke while you are refueling an engine. Do not
refuel an engine near open
fl
ames or sparks. Always
stop the engine before refueling.