Fuel that is leaking, fuel that is spilled onto hot surfaces, and fuel that is spilled onto electrical components can cause a fire.
Do not smoke while you refuel or while you are in a refueling area.
Do not smoke in battery charging areas or in areas that are used to store flammable material.
Batteries can be installed in separate compartments. When you use jump start cables, always connect the positive "(+)" cable to the positive "(+)" terminal of the battery that is connected to the starter solenoid. Connect the negative cable "(-)" from the external source to the negative terminal "(-)" of the starter.
Note: If the starter is not equipped with a negative "(-)" terminal, connect the cable to the engine block.
See the Operation Section of this manual for specific starting instructions.
Clean all electrical connections and tighten all electrical connections. Check the electrical wires daily for loose wires or for frayed wires. Tighten all loose wires before you operate the machine. Repair all frayed wires before you operate the machine.
Store all fuels and lubricants 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 pipes that contain flammable fluids or tubes that contain flammable fluids. Do not flame cut pipes that contain flammable fluids or tubes that contain flammable fluids. Clean the pipes or tubes thoroughly with nonflammable solvent before you weld the pipes or tubes or you flame cut the pipes or tubes.
Remove all flammable materials (fuel, oil, debris, etc) before the flammable materials accumulate on the machine.
Do not expose the machine to flames or to brush that is burning.
Shields protect hot exhaust components from oil spray or fuel spray. Make sure that the shields are installed correctly in case a line, a tube, or a seal fails.
Make sure that a fire extinguisher is on the machine. Make sure that you are familiar with the operation of the fire extinguisher. Inspect the fire extinguisher and service the fire extinguisher. Obey the recommendations on the instruction plate.
Do not spray ether into an engine when you use thermal starting aid to start the engine.
Ether is poisonous and flammable. Inhaling ether vapors can cause personal injury. Do not allow ether to contact your skin repeatedly. Use ether only in well ventilated areas. Do not smoke while you replace ether cylinders. Use ether carefully to avoid fires. Do not store ether cylinders in living areas or in the operator's compartment.
Do not store ether cylinders in direct sunlight or at temperatures above 49 °C (120 °F). Discard ether cylinders in an approved place. Do not puncture ether cylinders. Do not burn ether cylinders. Keep ether cylinders out of the reach of unauthorized personnel.
Do not bend high pressure lines. Do not strike high pressure lines. Do not install bent lines, bent tubes, or bent hoses. Do not install damaged lines, damaged tubes, or damaged hoses.
Repair loose lines, loose tubes, and loose hoses. Repair damaged lines, damaged tubes, and damaged hoses. Leaks can cause fires. See your Caterpillar dealer for repair 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, "Fluid Penetration" for more details. Tighten all connections to the recommended torque.
Replace the parts if any of the following conditions are present:
- The end fittings are damaged or leaking.
- The outer covering is chafed or cut.
- The wire shield is exposed.
- The outer covering is ballooning locally.
- The flexible part of the hose is kinked or crushed.
- The armoring is embedded in the outer cover.
- The end fittings are displaced.
Make sure that all clamps, guards, and heat shields are installed correctly. During machine operation, this will help to prevent vibration, the rubbing between parts, and excessive heat.