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0.19 Remove Accumulated Crop Debris
0.19.1
The build up of chaff and crop debris in the
engine compartment, on the engine, and near moving
parts is a fire hazard. Check and clean these areas
frequently.
0.20 In the Event of Fire
0.20.1
Stop work immediately at first sign of fire. This
may be the smell of smoke or the sight of smoke or
flames.
If a fire can be safely extinguished, proceed carefully and
follow these guidlines:
1. Remove fire extinguisher from bracket and carry it to
the area of fire.
2. Approach area of fire wind to your back.
3. Pull the safety pin out of actuating lever.
4. Hold extinguisher upright and aim hose at base of
flames.
5. Squeeze lever to discharge fire extinguisher.
6. Move hose to cover the source of the fire evenly with
extinguishing agent.
CAUTION: Do not risk personal injurty. If a
fire is too far advanced, do not try to extinguish it.
0.18 Fire Extinguisher
0.18.1
A 6 kg (15 lb) general-purpose fire extinguisher
meeting national certification requirements must be
installed on left side of operator’s platform.
Maintain fire extinguisher to keep it in operating condition.
Make sure that the fire extinguisher is always ready for
use. Refer to the fire extingisher’s manual for instructions
on how to operate it. Once extinguisher is operated - no
matter how long - it must be recharged.
Keep the engine clean and free of dust, chaff and straw
to prevent the possibility of fire.
