Prevent fires, Tire safety, Handling fuel safely – John Deere L2048 User Manual
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SAFETY
Prevent Fires
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Never remove fuel cap, or add fuel with engine running
or hot. Allow engine to cool for several minutes.
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Never store equipment with fuel in the tank inside a
building where fumes may reach an open flame or spark.
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Allow engine to cool before storing in any enclosure.
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To reduce fire hazard, keep engine free of grass, leaves,
or excessive grease.
Tire Safety
Explosive separation of a tire and rim parts can cause
serious injury or death:
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Do not attempt to mount a tire without the proper
equipment and experience to perform the job.
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Always maintain the correct tire pressure. Do not inflate
the tires above the recommended pressure. Never weld or
heat a wheel and tire assembly. The heat can cause an
increase in air pressure resulting in a tire explosion.
Welding can structurally weaken or deform the wheel.
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When inflating tires, use a clip-on chuck and extension
hose long enough to allow you to stand to one side and
NOT in front of or over the tire assembly.
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Check tires for low pressure, cuts, bubbles, damaged
rims or missing lug bolts and nuts.
Handling Fuel Safely
Fuel and fuel vapors are highly flammable:
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Do not refuel machine while you smoke, when machine
is near an open flame or sparks, or when engine is running.
stop engine and allow to cool before filling.
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Never remove the fuel cap or add fuel with the engine
running.
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Never fill fuel tank or drain fuel from a machine in an
enclosed area. Fill fuel tank outdoors.
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Prevent fires. Clean up spilled fuel immediately.
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Do not store machine with fuel in tank in a building
where fumes may reach an open flame or spark.
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Prevent fire and explosion caused by static electric
discharge. Use only non-metal, portable fuel containers
approved by the Underwriter’s Laboratory (U.L.) or the
American Society for Testing & Materials (ASTM). If using a
funnel, make sure it is plastic and has no screen or filter.
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Static electric discharge can ignite gasoline vapors in an
ungrounded fuel container. Remove the fuel container from
the bed of a vehicle or the trunk of a car and place on the