BELLOWS AS 2420799 - Caterpillar

Burn Prevention
At operating temperature, the engine coolant is hot and under pressure. The radiator and all lines to heaters or the engine contain hot water or steam. Any contact can cause severe burns. Check the coolant level only after the engine has been stopped and the filler cap is cool enough to remove with your bare hand.Remove the cooling system filler cap slowly to relieve pressure.Cooling system conditioner contains alkali that can cause personal injury. Avoid contact with the skin and eyes and do not drink.Allow cooling system components to cool before draining.Hot oil and components can cause personal injury. Do not allow hot oil or components to contact the skin.At operating temperature, the hydraulic tank is hot and can be under pressure.The pins and bushings in a dry track pin joint can become very hot. It is possible to burn the fingers if there is more than brief contact with these components.Remove the hydraulic tank filler cap only after the engine has been stopped and the filler cap is cool enough to remove with your bare hand.Remove the hydraulic tank filler cap slowly to relieve pressure.Relieve all pressure in air, oil, fuel or cooling systems before any lines, fittings or related items are disconnected or removed. Battery electrolyte contains acid that can cause injury. Avoid contact with the skin and eyes.Fire or Explosion Prevention
All fuels, most lubricants and some coolant mixtures are flammable.Do not smoke while refueling or in a refueling area.Do not smoke in areas where batteries are charged, or where flammable materials are stored.Batteries in series may be located in separate compartments. When using jumper cables always connect positive (+) cable to positive (+) terminal of battery connected to starter solenoid and negative (-) cable from external source to starter negative (-) terminal. (If not equipped with starter negative terminal, connect to engine block.)See the "Operation Section" of this guide for specific instructions.Clean and tighten all electrical connections. Check daily for loose or frayed electrical wires. Have all loose or frayed electrical wires tightened, repaired or replaced before operating the machine.Keep all fuels and lubricants stored in properly marked containers and away from all unauthorized persons.Store all oily rags or other flammable material in a protective container, in a safe place.Ether is flammable. Do not smoke while changing ether cylinders.Use ether only in well ventilated areas.Keep ether cylinders out of the reach of unauthorized persons.Do not store replacement ether cylinders in living areas or in the operator's compartment.Do not store ether cylinders in direct sunlight. Discard cylinders in a safe place. Do not puncture or burn cylinders.Lines, Tubes and Hoses
Do not bend or strike high pressure lines. Do not install bent or damaged lines, tubes or hoses.Repair any loose or damaged fuel and oil lines, tubes and hoses. Leaks can cause fires. Contact your Caterpillar dealer for repair or replacement.Check lines, tubes and hoses carefully. Do not use your bare hand to check for leaks. Tighten all connections to the recommended torque. Replace if any