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SEBU8455
Safety Section
Fire Prevention and Explosion Prevention
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Illustration 10
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.
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Illustration 11
Gases from a battery can explode. Keep any open
fl
ames or sparks away from the top of a battery. Do
not smoke in battery charging areas.
Never check the battery charge by placing a metal
object across the terminal posts. Use a voltmeter or
a hydrometer.
Incorrect jumper cable connections can cause
an explosion that can result in injury. Refer to
the Operation Section of this manual for speci
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c
instructions.
Do not charge a frozen battery. This may cause an
explosion.
The batteries must be kept clean. The covers
(if equipped) must be kept on the cells. Use the
recommended cables, connections, and battery box
covers when the engine is operated.
Fire Extinguisher
Make sure that a
fi
re extinguisher is available. Be
familiar with the operation of the
fi
re extinguisher.
Inspect the
fi
re extinguisher and service the
fi
re
extinguisher regularly. Obey the recommendations
on the instruction plate.
Lines, Tubes, and Hoses
Do not bend high-pressure lines. Do not strike
high-pressure lines. Do not install any lines that are
bent or damaged. Do not clip any other items to the
high-pressure lines.
Repair any lines that are loose or damaged. Leaks
can cause
fi
res. Consult your Perkins dealer or your
Perkins distributor for repair or for replacement parts.
Check lines, tubes, and hoses carefully. Do not use
your bare hand to check for leaks. Use a board or
cardboard to check for leaks. Tighten all connections
to the recommended torque.
Replace the parts if any of the following conditions
are present:
•
End
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ttings are damaged or leaking.
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Outer coverings are chafed or cut.
•
Wires are exposed.
•
Outer coverings are ballooning.
•
Flexible parts of the hoses are kinked.
•
Outer covers have embedded armoring.
•
End
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ttings are displaced.
Make sure that all clamps, guards, and heat shields
are installed correctly. During engine operation, this
will help to prevent vibration, rubbing against other
parts, and excessive heat.