TM 5-3805-258-24-1SAFETYDiesel fuel and all lubricants are flammable.Do not weld on pipes or tubes thatcontain oil. Clean them thoroughly withnonflammable solvent before welding.Do not smoke when refueling.Have jobsite fuel tanks protected by anembankment or steel post so tanks are notstruck by equipment when fueling.Use caution when removing the radiatorcap or any drain plugs, grease fittings orpressure taps.Do not attempt any repairs you do notunderstand.Collect drained oil and wipe up spillswhen draining oil.Accumulated grease and oil on a machineis a fire hazard. Remove this debris withsteam cleaning or high pressure water atleast every 1000 service hours or anytime asignificant quantity of oil is spilled on themachine.Loose or damaged lines, tubes, andhoses, which leak, can cause fires.** Do not bend or strike high pressurelines. Do not install bent or damagedlines, tubes, and hoses.*Inspect all lines, tubes, and hoses,carefully. Tighten all connections to therecommended torque. Make sure thatall clamps, guards, and heat shields, areinstalled correctly to prevent vibration,rubbing against other parts, or excessiveheat during operation.* Shields, which protect hot exhaustcomponents from oil or fuel spray, inthe event of a line, tube, or seal failure,must be installed correctly.Whenever draining a lubricant, extremecaution should be used; the lubricant maybe hot and can cause personal injury.1-5
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