Do not smoke while you refuel the machine or while you are in a refueling area. Do not smoke in battery charging areas in areas that contain flammable material.
Batteries may be installed in separate compartments. When you use jump start cables, always connect the positive "+" jump start cable to the positive "+" terminal of the battery that is connected to the starter solenoid. Connect the negative "−" jump start cable from the external power source to the negative "−" terminal of the starter.
Note: If the starter is not equipped with a negative "−" terminal, connect the jump start cable to the engine block.
See the Operation and Maintenance Manual, "Starting with Jump Start Cables" for specific starting instructions.
Clean all electrical connections and tighten all electrical connections. Check the electrical wires daily for wires that are loose or frayed. Tighten all loose electrical wires before you operate the machine. Repair all frayed electrical wires before you operate the machine.
Store all fuels and all lubricants in properly marked containers and away from all unauthorized persons. Store oily rags and other flammable material in a protective container.
Do not weld pipes or tubes if these components contain flammable fluids. Do not flame cut pipes or tubes if these components contain flammable fluids. Before you weld pipes or tubes or before you flame cut pipes or tubes, clean the pipes or tubes thoroughly with nonflammable solvent.
Remove all flammable materials before the flammable materials accumulate on the machine.
Do not expose the machine to flames.
Protective shields must be installed correctly. If a line, a tube, or a seal ruptures, these shields protect hot exhaust components from oil spray or from fuel spray.
Make sure that a fire extinguisher is available. Be familiar with the operation of the fire extinguisher. Inspect the fire extinguisher and service the fire extinguisher regularly. Obey the recommendations on the instruction plate.
Do not weld a bracket on the ROPS in order to install the fire extinguisher. Also, do not drill holes in the ROPS in order to mount the fire extinguisher on the ROPS.
Strap the mounting plate to a leg of the ROPS in order to mount the fire extinguisher. If the fire extinguisher weighs more than
Ether is poisonous and flammable. Inhaling ether vapors or repeated contact with skin can cause personal injury. Use ether only in well ventilated areas. Do not smoke while you install ether cylinders. To avoid fires, use ether carefully.
Do not store ether cylinders in living areas or in the operator compartment. Do not store ether cylinders in direct sunlight or at temperatures above
Do not bend high pressure lines. Do not strike high pressure lines. Do not install lines, tubes or hoses if these hoses are damaged.
Repair lines, tubes and hoses if any of these parts are loose or damaged. Leaks can cause fires. See your Caterpillar dealer for repairs 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. See Operation and Maintenance Manual, "General Hazard Information" for details about fluid penetration. Tighten all connections to the recommended torque.
Replace the parts if any of the following conditions exist:
- The fittings are damaged or leaking.
- The fittings are displaced.
- The outer covering is chafed or cut.
- The wire shield is exposed.
- The outer covering is ballooning locally.
- The flexible part of a hose is kinked or crushed.
- The armoring is embedded in the outer cover.
Make sure that all clamps, all guards, and all heat shields are installed correctly in order to prevent vibration, rubbing against other parts, and excessive heat during operation.