Warning Be Careful Of Burns - Mitsubishi S 12 R User And Maintenance Manual

Warning Be Careful of
Burns
Do not touch engine during oper-
ation or immediately after opera-
tion
Do not touch the main and exhaust
parts of the engine during operation
or immediately after operation to
prevent burns.
To conduct maintenance and
inspection, wait until the engine cools sufficiently as
indicated with the temperature gage.
Open radiator filler cap carefully
Never open the radiator filler cap while the engine
is operating or immediately after it is stopped.
The engine coolant is hot during engine operation
and immediately after operation. If the radiator filler
cap is opened when the coolant is at operating tem-
perature, steam and hot coolant may blow out,
causing skin burns as a result.
When opening the cap, stop the engine and allow
the coolant temperature to drop sufficiently. Cover
the cap with a cloth or use thick rubber glove, and
then slowly open the cap.
When closing the cap, be sure to tighten securely.
Add coolant only after coolant
temperature drops
Do not add coolant immediately after the engine
stops. Wait until the coolant temperature lowers
sufficiently to prevent burns.
Do not dismount heat protection
covers
The high-temperature exhaust components are
installed with heat protection covers. Do not dis-
mount these heat protection covers. If they must be
removed during inspection and maintenance, be
sure to reinstall them after completing the inspec-
tion and maintenance.
Chapter 1
BASIC SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Warning Be Careful of
Exhaust Fume Poisoning
Perform engine operation in a
well-ventilated site
Exhaust gas from the engine
contains carbon monoxide and
other harmful substances.
Do not operate the engine in an
enclosed area (inside a ware-
house, tunnel, etc.) or in a site where all sides are
blocked, since exhaust fumes can cause gas poi-
soning.
If the engine must be operated in an enclosed area,
discharge the exhaust gas to the outside and pro-
vide adequate ventilation.
Connect an exhaust duct to the exhaust pipe to
lead exhaust gas to the outside, and make sure
exhaust gas does not leak from the duct joints.
Make sure the exhaust gas does not blow in the
direction of plants or animals.
Warning Protect Ears
from Noises
Wear earplugs
Be sure to wear earplugs when
entering into the engine room.
The earplugs can be quite use-
ful to protect ears from various
engine noises.
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