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Safety Section
Crushing Prevention and Cutting Prevention
Do not store eth
er cylinders in living areas or in the
engine compartment. Do not store ether cylinders
in direct sunlight or in temperatures above 49 °C
(120 °F). Keep
ether cylinders away from open
flames or sparks.
Dispose of us
ed ether cylinders properly. Do not
puncture an ether cylinder. Keep ether cylinders
away from unauthorized personnel.
Do not spray ether into an engine if the engine is
equipped with a thermal starting aid for cold weather
starting.
Lines, Tubes
and Ho ses
Do not bend high pressure lines. Do not strike high
pressure lin
es. Do not install any lines that are bent
or damaged.
Repair any l
ines that are loose or damaged. Leaks
can cause fires. Consult 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. Tighten all connections
to the recommended torque.
Replace th
e parts if any of the following conditions
are present:
•
End fitting
s are damaged or leaking.
•
Outer coverings are chafed or cut.
•
Wires are exposed.
•
Outer cove
rings are ballooning.
•
Flexible part of the hoses are kinked.
•
Outer covers have embedded armoring.
•
End fitting
s are displaced.
Make sure that all clamps, guards, and heat shields
are instal
led correctly. During engine operation, this
will help to prevent vibration, rubbing against other
parts, and excessive heat.
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Crushing Prevention and
Cutting Preventio n
SMCS Code: 1000; 4450; 7405
Support
the component properly when work beneath
the component is performed.
Unless other ma
intenance instructions are provided,
never attempt adjustments while the engine is
running.
Stay clear of all rotating parts and of all moving
parts. Leave the guards in place until maintenance
is performed
. After the maintenance is performed,
reinstall the guards.
Keep objects
away from moving fan blades. The fan
blades will throw objects or cut objects.
When objects
are struck, wear protective glasses in
order to avoid injury to the eyes.
Chips or othe
r debris may fly off objects when objects
are struck. Before objects are struck, ensure that no
one will be injured by flying debris.
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Mounting and Dismounting
SMCS Code: 1000; 4450; 7405
Inspect the steps, the handholds, and the work area
before mounting the engine. Keep these items clean
and keep these items in good repair.
Mount the engine and dismount the engine only at
locations that have steps and/or handholds. Do not
climb on the engine, and do not jump off the engine.
Face the engine in order to mount the engine or
dismount the engine. Maintain a three-point contact
with the steps and handholds. Use two feet and one
hand or use one foot and two hands. Do not use any
controls as handholds.
Do not stand on components which cannot support
your weight. Use an adequate ladder or use a work
platform. Secure the climbing equipment so that the
equipment will not move.
Do not carry tools or supplies when you mount the
engine or when you dismount the engine. Use a hand
line to raise and lower tools or supplies.
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Before Starting Engine
SMCS Code: 1000
NOTICE
For initial start-up of a new or rebuilt engine, and for
start-up of an engine that has been serviced, make
provision to shut the engine off should an overspeed
occur. This may be accomplished by shutting off the
air and/or fuel supply to the engine.