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Hydraulic fluid is flammable. Do not weld on
pipes or tubes that are filled with fluid. Be
careful when welding next to filled pipes or
tubes.
There is always a risk of fire. Find out which
type of fire extinguisher to use, where it is
and how to use it.
Check for Oil Leaks:
Fuel, hydraulic oil and lubricant leaks can lead to
fires.
• Check for oil leaks due to missing or loose
clamps, kinked hoses lines or hoses that rub
against each other, damage to the oil-cooler, and
loose oil-cooler flange bolts.
• Tighten, repair or replace any missing, loose or
damaged clamps, lines, hoses, oil-cooler and oil-
cooler flange bolts.
• Do not bend or strike high-pressure lines.
• Never install bent or damaged lines, pipes or
hoses.
Check for Electrical Shorts:
Short circuits can cause fires.
• Clean and tighten all electrical connections.
• Check electrical wiring connections every 250
hours of operation. Check for loose, kinked,
hardened or frayed electrical cables and wires.
• DO NOT OPERATE RIGID DUMP TRUCK if
cable or wires are loose, kinked, etc.
Clean up Flammables:
Clean and properly dispose of spilled fuel, oil,
antifreeze fluid, window washer fluid, trash, grease,
debris,
accumulated
flammables that may cause fires.
• Prevent fires by inspecting and cleaning the rigid
dump truck daily, and by removing spilled or
accumulated flammables immediately.
SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE / Safety
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dust,
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