1B20, 1B30, 1B40, 1B50 Operation and use
HATZ
51Manual
7.7 Refueling
Safety notes
DANGER
Fire hazard from fuel.
Leaked or spilled fuel can ignite on hot engine parts and cause
serious burn injuries.
▪ Only refuel when the engine is switched off and has cooled
down.
▪ Never refuel in the vicinity of open flames or sparks that can
cause ignition.
▪ Do not smoke.
▪ Do not spill fuel.
CAUTION
Danger of environmental damage from spilled fuel.
Do not overfill the fuel tank and do not spill fuel.
▪ Collect any leaking fuel and dispose of it according to local
environmental regulations.
CAUTION
Danger of injury.
Repeated contact with diesel fuel can cause chapped and
cracked skin.
▪ Wear safety gloves.
▪ If there is contact with the skin, thoroughly wash the af-
fected areas of the skin with soap and water.
CAUTION
Engine damage from using low quality fuel.
The use of fuel that does not meet the specifications can lead to
engine damage.
▪ Only use the fuel specified in chapter 4.5 Fuel, page 26.
▪ The use of fuel that does not meet specifications requires
approval by Motorenfabrik HATZ (main plant).