TUBE AS 2500978 - Caterpillar

Battery electrolyte contains acid and 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 conneClean and tighten all electrical connections. Check daily for loose orayed 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.Do not weld or flame cut on pipes or tubes that contain flammable fluids. Clean them thoroughly with nonflammable solvent before welding or flame cutting on them.Remove all flammable materials such as fuel, oil and other debris before they accumulate on the machine.Do not expose the machine to flames, burning brush, etc., if at all possible.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.Inspect all 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 of the following conditions are found:1. End fittings damaged or leaking.2. Outer covering chafed or cut and wire reinforcing exposed.3. Outer covering ballooning locally.4. Evidence of kinking or crushing of the flexible part of hose.5. Armouring embedded in the outer cover.6. End fittings displaced.Make sure that all clamps, guards and heat shields are installed correctly to prevent vibration, rubbing against other parts and excessive heat during operation.Shields, which protect hot exhaust components from oil or fuel spray in the event of a line, tube or seal failure, must be installed correctly.Ether
Ether is flammable. Do not smoke while changing ether cylinders.Do not store replacement ether cylinders in living areas or in the operator's compartment.Use ether only in well ventilated areas.Keep ether cylinders out of the reach of unauthorized persons.Do not store ether cylinders in direct sunlight. Discard cylinders in a safe place. Do not puncture or burn cylinders.Fire Extinguisher
Always have a fire extinguisher on the machine and know how to use it. Inspect and have it serviced as recommended on its instruction plate.Tire Information
Explosions of air-inflated earthmoving tires have resulted from heat-induced gas combustion inside the tires. The heat generated by welding or heating rim components, external fire or excessive use of brakes, can cause gaseous combustion.A tire explosion is much more violent than a blowout. The explosion can