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Starting
• Never run the engine in confined spaces that are not equipped with adequate ventilation for exhaust gas extraction.
• Never place the head, body, limbs, feet, hands or fingers near fans or rotating belts.
Engine
• Always loosen the radiator cap slowly before removing it to allow any remaining pressure in the system to be dis-
charged. Filling up with coolant should only be carried out with theengine stopped or idling (if hot).
• Never fill up with fuel when the engine is running, especially if hot, in order to prevent the outbreak of fire as a result
of fuel spillage.
• Never check or adjust fan belt tension when the engine is running.
Never adjust the fuel injection pump when the vehicle is moving.
• Never lubricate the vehicle when the engine is running.
Electrical systems
• If it is necessary to use auxiliary batteries, remember that both ends of the cables must be connected as follows:
(+) with (+) and (–) with(–).
Avoid short-circuiting the terminals. GAS RELEASED FROM BATTERIES IS HIGHLY INFLAMMABLE. During
charging, leave the battery compartment uncovered to improve ventilation. Never check the battery charge using
"jumpers" (metal objects placed on the terminals). Avoid sparks or flames near the battery zone. Do no smoke to
prevent explosion hazards.
• Before servicing operations, check for fuel or current leaks. Eliminate any eventual leaks before proceeding with
work.
• Never charge batteries in confined spaces. Make sure that there is adequate ventilation in order to prevent acci-
dental explosion hazards as a result of the accumulation of gases released during charging operations.
• Always disconnect the batteries before performing any kind of servicing on the electrical system.
Hydraulic systems
• A liquid leaking from a tiny hole may be almost invisible but, at the same time, be powerful enough to penetrate the
skin. Therefore, use a piece of cardboard or wood for this purpose. NEVER DO IT WITH YOUR HANDS: If any
liquid penetrates skin tissue, call for medical aid immediately. Failure to treat this condition with correct medical
procedure may result in serious infection or dermatosis.
• In order to check the pressure in the system use suitable instruments.
Wheels and tyres
• Make sure that the tyres are correctly inflated at the pressure specified by the manufacturer. Periodically check
possible damages to the rims and tyres.
• Stand away from (at the side of) the tyre when checking inflation pressure.
• Only check pressure when the vehicle is unloaded and the tyres are cold, to avoid incorrect readings as a result of
over-pressure.
Do not reuse parts of recovered wheels as improper welding, brazing or heating may weaken the wheel and make
it fail.
• Never cut or weld a rim mounted with an inflated tyre.
• To remove the wheels, lock both the front and rear vehicle wheels. After having raised the vehicle, position supports
underneath, according to regulations in force.
• Deflate the tyre before removing any object caught in the tyre tread.
• Never inflate tyres using inflammable gases, as this may result in explosions and injury to by standards.
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