Cautions Concerning Maintenance - Mitsubishi S 12 R User And Maintenance Manual

Chapter 4
MAINTENANCE

Cautions Concerning Maintenance

Stop the engine before checking or
adding fuel, oil or coolant.
Be sure to stop the engine before checking and
adding fuel, engine oil or coolant.
Make sure the coolant temperature is suffi-
ciently low before checking coolant. Do not
check coolant immediately after the engine
stops.
Do not attempt to adjust the parts while the
engine is operating.
Failure to follow the above directions may
cause fire, skins burns or entanglement by
rotating parts.
Handle electrolyte carefully.
Should electrolyte enter eyes or contact the skin or
clothes, flush immediately with plenty of water.
Should electrolyte enter eyes, wash immediately
with water and seek medical attention.
Handle LLC carefully.
Should LLC be accidentally swallowed, induce
vomiting immediately and seek medical attention.
Should LLC enter eyes, flush immediately with
plenty of water and seek medical attention.
LLC is a potent alkaline solution. Do not drink or
allow it to enter your eyes.
Always wear protective gear.
Wear protective gear such as a hardhat, face
shield, work clothes, safety shoes, dust protective
mask, etc.
Be sure to wear protective goggles and other pro-
tective devices when handling compressed air.
Compressed air can cause personal injury if han-
dled carelessly.
Use recommended fuel, engine oil and
coolant.
Use fuel, engine oil and coolant specified in this
manual, and handle them with utmost caution.
When adding engine oil, use oil of the same brand.
Do not mix oils of different brands.
Perform all specified pre-start inspec-
tions and periodic inspections.
Conduct the pre-start inspection and periodic
inspection as specified in this manual.
Failure to conduct pre-start inspections and peri-
odic inspections may cause various engine prob-
lems and damage to parts as well as serious
accidents.
Use only genuine Mitsubishi parts.
When replacing new parts, use only genuine Mit-
subishi parts.
To obtain new parts, contact a Mitsubishi dealer.
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