TM 5-3895-382-10 Safety Section 4-9 Safety Fire or Explosion Prevention All fuels, most lubricants and some coolant mixtures are flammable. Fuel leaked or spilled onto hot surfaces or electrical components can cause a fire. Do not smoke while refueling or in a refueling area. Do not smoke in areas where batteries are charged, or where flammable materials are stored. Batteries can be located in separate compartments. When using jump start cables always connect positive (+) cable to positive  (+) terminal of battery connected to starter solenoid and negative (-) cable from external source to starter negative (-) terminal (If not equipped with starter negative (-) terminal, connect to engine block). See the Operation Section of this manual for specific starting instructions. Clean and tighten all electrical connections.  Check daily for loose or frayed electrical wires. Have all loose or frayed electrical wires tightened, repaired or replaced before operating the machine. Keep all fuels and lubricants stored in properly marked containers and away from all unauthorized persons. Store all oily rags or other flammable material in a protective container. Do not weld or flame cut on pipes or tubes that contain flammable fluids. Clean them thoroughly with nonflammable solvent before welding or flame cutting on them. Remove all flammable materials such as fuel,  oil and other debris before they accumulate on the machine. Do not expose the machine to flames, burning brush, etc., if at all possible. Shields, which protect hot exhaust components from oil or fuel spray in the event of a line, tube or seal failure, must be installed correctly. Fire Extinguisher Have a fire extinguisher available and know how to use it. Inspect and have it serviced as recommended on its instruction plate. A fire extinguisher can be mounted to the ROPS legs, by strapping the mounting plate to the leg. Keep the fire extinguisher over 4.5 kg (10 lb) size, as low as possible on one leg.  But, never mount it in the top one-third length of the leg. Ether Ether is poisonous and flammable. Inhaling ether vapors or repeated contact of ether with skin can cause personal injury. Use ether only in well-ventilated areas. Do not smoke while changing ether cylinders. Use ether with care to avoid fires. Do not store replacement ether cylinders in living areas or in the operator's compartment. Do not store ether cylinders in direct sunlight or at temperatures above 40°C (102°F). Discard cylinders in a protective place. Do not puncture or burn cylinders. Keep ether cylinders out of the reach of unauthorized personnel. Lines, Tubes and Hoses Do not bend or strike high pressure lines. Do not install bent or damaged lines, tubes or hoses. Repair any loose or damaged fuel and oil lines, tubes and hoses. Leaks can cause fires. Contact your Caterpillar dealer for repair or replacement. 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. See Fluid Penetration in the Safety Section for more details. Tighten all connections to the recommended torque. Replace if any of the following conditions are found: End fittings damaged or leaking. Outer covering chafed or cut and wire reinforcing exposed. Outer covering ballooning locally. Evidence of kinking or crushing of the flexible part of hose. Armoring embedded in the outer cover. End fittings displaced.