ENGINE SAFETY
DANGER
The engine fuel exhaust gases contain poisonous carbon monoxide. This gas is colorless and odorless, and can cause death if inhaled.
The engine of this equipment requires an adequate free flow of cooling air. NEVER operate this equipment in any enclosed
or narrow area where free flow of the air is restricted. If the air flow is restricted it will cause injury to people and property and serious damage to the equipment or engine.
WARNING
DO NOT place hands or fingers inside engine compartment when engine is running.
NEVER operate the engine with heat shields or guards removed.
DO NOT remove the engine oil drain plug while the engine is hot. Hot oil will gush out of the oil tank and severely scald any persons in the general area of the rammer.
CAUTION
NEVER touch the hot exhaust manifold, muffler or cylinder. Allow these parts to cool
before servicing equipment.
NOTICE
NEVER run engine without an air filter or with a dirty air filter. Severe engine damage may occur. Service air filter frequently to prevent engine malfunction.
NEVER tamper with the factory settings of the engine or engine governor. Damage to the engine or equipment can result
if operating in speed ranges above the 
maximum allowable.
MTX70 — SAFETY INFORMATION
FUEL SAFETY
DANGER
DO NOT add fuel to equipment if it is placed inside truck bed with plastic liner. Possibility exists of explosion or fire due to static electricity.
DO NOT start the engine near spilled fuel or combustible fluids. Fuel is extremely flammable and its vapors can cause an explosion if ignited.
ALWAYS refuel in a
ALWAYS use extreme caution when working with flammable liquids.
DO NOT fill the fuel tank while the engine is running or hot.
DO NOT overfill tank, since spilled fuel could ignite if it comes into contact with hot engine parts or sparks from the ignition system.
Store fuel in appropriate containers, in
NEVER use fuel as a cleaning agent.
DO NOT smoke around or near the
equipment. Fire or explosion could result from fuel vapors or if fuel is spilled on a hot engine.
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