Inspection And Maintenance - Mitsubishi S 12 R User And Maintenance Manual

Chapter 1
BASIC SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Warning Stay Clear of All Rotating and Moving Parts
Install protective covers on rotat-
ing parts
Make sure the protective covers of
the engine are correctly installed.
Repair any damaged or loose covers.
When the engine is coupled to other
equipment or the radiator, install pro-
tective covers on the exposed connecting belt and
coupling.
Never remove protective covers for rotating parts
such as the damper cover, camshaft cover or
rocker cover while the engine is operating.
Check surrounding area for safety
Before starting the engine, check to make sure no
one is near the engine and tools are not left on or
near the engine. Verbally notify persons within the
immediate area when starting the engine.
When the starter device is posted with a sign that
prohibits startup operation, do not operate the
engine.
Stay clear of all rotating and mov-
ing parts while engine is operat-
ing
Do not approach rotating and moving
parts (output shaft, flywheel, fan belts
and pulleys) of the engine while the
engine is in operation.
Rotating parts can entangle your
body or tools and result in serious injury.
Keep items that can be easily entangled by rotating
parts away from the engine.
If your body or tool contacts rotating and moving
parts, serious injury may occur as a result.
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Lock out and Tag out
Be sure to lock out and tag out before starting

inspection and maintenance.

Lockout and tagout are effective methods of cutting
off machines and equipment from energy sources.
To lock out and tag out, pull out the key from the
starter switch, turn off the battery switch, and post a
tag on the starter switch indicating "Do Not Oper-
ate." The starter key switch should be kept by the
person performing the inspection and maintenance.
For the air starter system, close the main valve of
the air tank, and post a tag indicating "Do Not Open
the Valve."
Always stop engine before
inspection and maintenance
Be sure to stop the engine before conducting
inspection and maintenance. Never attempt to
adjust the engine parts while the engine is running.
Conducting inspection and maintenance on an
operating engine can result in a serious accident of
entanglement by rotating parts.
Always return turning tools to
original position
Be sure to remove all turning tools used during
maintenance and inspection.
Starting the engine with the turning tools inserted or
turning gears engaged may not only cause engine
damage but personal injury as well.