0912323 JOHNSON RETAINING RING

Introduction
This special instruction contains the necessary procedure to improve engine bay serviceability on the machines listed above.The 373-0131 Sound Suppression Panel Gp is replaced by 538-8649 Sound Panel Group. The 373-0136 Sound Suppression Panel Gp is replaced by 538-8650 Sound Panel Group.Do not perform any procedure in this Special Instruction until you have read the information and you understand the information.Safety Section
Do not operate or work on this product unless you have read and understood the instruction and warnings in the relevant Operation and Maintenance Manuals and relevant service literature. Failure to follow the instructions or heed the warnings could result in injury or death. Proper care is your responsibility.
Failure to follow all safety guidelines prescribed in this document and by governing authorities and regulatory agencies may result in severe injury or death of personnel or machine damage.
When removing a major component or attachment, ensure that it is properly blocked or secured before removing mounting hardware. An assembly that is disconnected without proper blocking may shift or fall, resulting in serious injury or death of personnel or machine damage.
Personal injury or death can result from improper maintenance procedures. To avoid injury or death, follow the procedures exactly as stated below.
Climbing equipment may be required to access this service point. Refer to the Operation and Maintenance Manual, "Mounting and Dismounting" topic for safety information.
Do not operate the machine if any guards or covers are missing or inadequately secured. Personnel could be seriously injured or machine damage may occur.
Personal injury or death can result from fumes, gases, and ultraviolet rays from the weld arc. Welding can cause fumes, burn skin, and produce ultraviolet rays. Keep your head out of the fumes. Use ventilation, exhaust at the arc, or both to keep fumes and gases from your breathing area. Wear eye, ear, and body protection before working. Protect yourself and others by reading and understanding this warning. Fumes and gases can be dangerous to your health. Ultraviolet rays from the weld arc can injure eyes and burn skin. Electric shock can cause death.Read and understand the instructions of the manufacturer and the safety practices of your employer. Do not touch live electrical parts. See “American National Standard Z49.1, Safety in Welding and Cutting” which is published by the American Welding Society.American Welding Society
8669 NW 36 Street #130
Miami, Florida 33166-6672
1-800-443-9353
See “OSHA Safety and Health Standards, 29 CFR 1910” which is available from the U.S. Department of Labor.U.S. Department of Labor
Washington, D.C. 20210
See applicable requirements for your local area.
Before any burning or welding on a machine, all electrical power must be disconnected at the source, and locked out/tagged out. Failure to do so may result in electrical component damage. The immediate area shall be rockdusted, and the required fire-fighting materials shall be immediately available. All required gas testing shall be conducted throughout the operation.
Graphic Color Description
Color-coding of targeted components, or sections of a part, is used to communicate a required action.The descriptions below illustrate the different colors and what is represented when used in a graphic.