General Precautions - HYOSUNG 2010 ST7 Service Manual

GENERAL PRECAUTIONS

Proper service and repair procedures are important for the safety of the service machanic and the safety
and reliability of the vehicle.
When 2 or more persons work together, pay attention to the safety of each other.
When it is necessary to run the engine indoors, make sure that exhaust gas is forced outdoors.
When working with toxic or flammable materials, make sure that the area you work in is well-ventilated and
that you follow all off the material manufacturer's instructions.
Never use gasoline as a cleaning solvent.
To avoid getting burned, do not touch the engine, engine oil, exhaust system or radiator during or for a
while after engine operation.
After servicing fuel, oil, engine coolant, exhaust or brake systems, check all lines and fittings related to the
system for leaks.
If parts replacement is necessary, replace the parts with HYOSUNG Genuine Parts or their equivalent.
When removing parts that are to be reused, keep them arranged in an orderly manner so that they may be
reinstalled in the proper order and orientation.
Be sure to use special tools when instructed.
Make sure that all parts used in reassembly are clean, and also lubricated when specified.
When use of a certain type of lubricant, bond, or sealant is specified, be sure to use the specified type.
When removing the battery, disconnect the
When reconnecting the battery, connect the
Finally, cover the
When performing service to electrical parts, if the service procedures do not require use of battery power,
diconnect the battery lead wire at the battery.
Tighten cylinder head and case bolts and nuts, beginning with larger diameter and ending with smaller
diameter, from inside to outside diagonally, to the specified tightening torque.
Whenever you remove oil seals, gaskets, packing, O-rings, locking washers, cotter pins, circlips, and cer-
tain other parts as specified, be sure to replace them with new ones. Also, before installing these new
parts, be sure to remove any material left over from the mating surfaces.
Never reuse a circlip. When installing a new circlip, take care not to expand the end gap larger than
required to slip the circlip over the shaft. After installing a circlip, always ensure that it is completely seat-
ed in its groove and securely fitted.
Do not use self-locking nuts a few times over.
Use a torque wrench to tighten fasteners to the torque values when specified. Wipe off grease or oil if a
thread is smeared with them.
After reassembly, check parts for tightness and operation.
To protect environment, do not unlawfully dispose of used engine oil and other fluids: batteries, and tires.
To protect Earth's natural resouces, properly dispose of used vehicles and parts.
battery terminal with the terminal cover.
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battery lead wire first and then the
battery lead wire first and then the
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battery lead wire.
battery lead wire.