Ruggerini RD210 Usage Et Entretien page 22

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• Close the fuel tank filler cap carefully after each fílling operation. Do not fill the tank right up to the top, but leave
sufficient space to allow for any expansion of the fuel.
• Fuel vapours are highly toxic, so fill up only in the open air or in well ventilated environments.
• Do not smoke or use naked flames while filling.
• To start the engine follow the specific instructions provided in the engine and/or machine operating manual. Do
not use auxiliary starting devices not originally installed on the machine (e.g. Startpilot systems which utilise ether
etc.)
• Before starting, remove any tools that have been used for carrying out maintenance work to the engine and/or the
machine and check that any guards removed have been replaced. In cold climates it is possible to mix kerosene
with the diesel fuel to make the engine easier to start. The liquids must be mixed in the tank by pouring in first the
kerosene and then the diesel fuel. Consult Ruggerini technical office for mixture proportions. Petrol may not be
used because of the risk of it forming flammable vapours.
• During operation the surface of the engine reaches temperatures that may be dangerous. Avoid in particular all
contact with the exhaust system.
• Before carrying out any work on the engine, turn it off and allow it to cool down. Do not perform any operation
while the engine is running.
• While cleaning the oil bath air filter, check that the oil is disposed of in such a way as not to harm the
environment. Any filtering sponges in the oil bath air filter should not be soaked with oil. The cyclone pre-filter
cup must not be filled with oil.
• Since the oil must be emptied out while the engine is still hot (approx. 80°C), particular care should be taken in
order to avoid burns. In any case make sure that oil does not come into contact with your skin because of the
health hazards involved.
• Check that the discharged oil, the oil filter and the oil contained in the oil filter are disposed of in such a way as
not to harm the environment.
• Take care when removing the oil filter as it may be hot.
• During operations which involve access to moving parts of the engine and/or removal of the rotary guards,
disconnect and insulate the positive cable of the battery so as to prevent accidental short circuits and activation of
the starter motor.
• Check the belt tension only when the engine is turned off.
• In order to move the engine use exclusively the eyebolts fitted for this purpose by Ruggerini. These lifting points are
however not suitable for the entire machine, so in this case use the eyebolts fitted by the manufacturer.
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