TM 5-3895-382-10
Safety Section
4-8
Safety
Check the coolant level only after the engine has been
stopped and the fill cap is cool enough to remove with
your bare hand.
Remove the cooling system fill cap slowly to relieve
pressure.
Cooling system additive contains alkali that can cause
personal injury. Avoid contact with the skin, eyes and
mouth.
Allow cooling system components to cool before
draining.
Oils
Hot oil and components can cause personal injury. Do
not allow hot oil or components to contact the skin.
At operating temperature, the hydraulic tank is hot and
can be under pressure.
Remove the hydraulic tank fill cap only after the engine
has been stopped and the fill cap is cool enough to
remove with your bare hand.
Remove the hydraulic tank fill cap slowly to relieve
pressure.
Relieve all pressure in air, oil, fuel or cooling systems
before any lines, fittings or related items are
disconnected or removed.
Batteries
Batteries give off flammable fumes which can explode.
Do not smoke when observing the battery electrolyte
levels.
Electrolyte is an acid and can cause personal injury if it
contacts skin or eyes.
Always wear protective glasses when working with
batteries.
Improper jump start cable connections can cause
explosion resulting in personal injury.
Batteries
may
be
located
in
separate
compartments. When using jump start cables,
always connect positive (+) to positive (+) terminal
of battery connected to starter solenoid and
negative (-) cable from external source to starter
negative (-) terminal (if machine not equipped with
starter negative terminal, connect to engine block).
Follow procedure in the operation manual.
