Operation and maintenance manual

8 SEBU7833-03
Safety Section
Fire Prevention and Explosion Prevention
Coolant
When the engine is at operating temperature, the
engine coolant is hot. The coolant is also under
pressure. The radiator and all lines to the heaters or
to the engine contain hot coolant.
Any contact with hot coolant or with steam can cause
severe burns. Allow cooling system components to
cool before the cooling system is drained.
Check the coolant level after the engine has stopped
and the engine has been allowed to cool.
Ensure that the filler cap is c ool before removing the
filler cap. The filler cap must be cool enough to touch
withabarehand.Removethefiller cap slowly in
order to relieve pressure.
Cooling system conditioner contains alkali. Alkali can
cause personal injury. Do not allow alkali to contact
the skin, the eyes, or the mouth.
Oils
Hot oil and hot lubricating components can cause
personal injury. Do not allow hot oil to contact the
skin. Also, do not allow hot components to contact
the skin.
Batteries
Electrolyte is an acid. Electrolyte can cause personal
injury. Do not allow electrolyte to contact the skin or
the eyes. Always wear protective glasses for servicing
batteries. Wash hands after touching the batteries
and connectors. Use of gloves is recommended.
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All fuels, most
lubricants, and some coolant mixtures
are flammable.
Flammable flui
ds that are leaking or spilled onto hot
surfaces or onto electrical components can cause
a fire. Fire may cause personal injury and property
damage.
A flash fire may result if the covers for the engine
crankcase ar
e removed within fifteen minutes after
an emergency shutdown.
Determine wh
ether 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 eng
ine to overspeed. Personal injury,
property damage, or engine damage could result.
If the appli
cation involves the presence of combustible
gases, consult your Perkins dealer and/or your
Perkins distributor for additional information about
suitable p
rotection devices.
Remove all flammable combustible materials or
conductiv
e materials such as fuel, oil, and debris from
the engine. Do not allow any flammable combustible
materials or conductive materials to accumulate on
the engine
.
Store fuels and lubricants in correctly marked
container
s away from unauthorized persons. Store
oily rags and any flammable materials in protective
containers. Do not smoke in areas that are used for
storing fl
ammable materials.
Do not expose the engine to any flame.
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 we
ld on lines or tanks that contain flammable
fluids. Do not flame cut lines or tanks that contain
flammable fluid. Clean any such lines or tanks
thoroug
hly with a nonflammable solvent prior to
welding or flame cutting.
Wiring m
ust be kept in good condition. All electrical
wires must be correctly routed and securely attached.
Check all electrical wires daily. Repair any wires
that ar
e 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 rec
ommended gauge. Do not bypass any fuses
and/or circuit breakers.