UNIVERSAL JOINT GP 2569387 - Caterpillar

Warning Signs and Labels
There are several specific safety signs on your equipment. Their exact location and description of the hazard are reviewed in this section. Please take the time to familiarize yourself with these safety signs.Make sure that you can read all safety signs. Clean or replace them, if necessary. When cleaning the labels, use a cloth, soap, and water. Do not use gasoline or other solvents. If a label is on a part that is replaced, make sure a new label is installed on the replacement part. If a label is damaged, missing, or cannot be read, contact your Caterpillar dealer for replacement labels.
Do not operate or service this equipment unless you have read and understand the instructions and warnings in this manual and the Engine and Generator Set Service Manuals. These materials are listed in the Information Section of this manual and can be ordered from your Caterpillar dealer. Failure to follow these instructions can result in serious injury or death.
Electrical Shock Prevention
All electrical equipment must be grounded according to local building codes.Always disconnect the engine starter circuit when working on the generator.Be sure all electrical power is disconnected from electrical equipment being serviced.Do not touch the heat sink on the generator regulator when the generator is running.Check all connections periodically for tightness and insulation.Insulate all connections and disconnected wires.Keep all electrical equipment clean and dry.When servicing the generator, make sure that the switchgear and automatic transfer switches will not present a shock hazard. Lock them out on the generator being serviced.Burn Prevention
Do not touch any part of an operating generator. Allow the generator to cool before any repairs are performed.Starting
Make sure the protective guards and covers are installed if the engine must be started to make adjustments or checks. Work carefully around rotating parts to prevent injury.Do not start the engine or move any of the controls if there is a warning tag attached to the controls.Before starting, make sure no one is working on, or close to, the engine or engine-driven components.Start and operate the engine in a well-ventilated area. If it is necessary to operate in a closed area, vent the exhaust to the outside.Be sure the remote starting system is inoperative on the equipment being serviced.To prevent accidental starting, disconnect and tape the battery ground lead or put the automatic start-stop switch to the STOP position before working on the equipment.Personal Protection
Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry while working around equipment.Wear a hard hat, face shield, steel-toe shoes, or other protective clothing, when necessary.When using pressure air, wear safety glasses and protective clothing.Wear protective ear devices to prevent hearing damage, if working inside an enclosed engine room with the engine running.Fire or Explosion Prevention
Be sure the engine room is properly ventilated.Keep the engine room and floor area clean.Observe NO SMOKING signs. Do not smoke around batteries. Hydrogen gas generated by charging batteries is explosive. Keep batteries in a well-ventilated area.Never store flammable liquids near the engine.Store oily rags in covered, metal