Starting Aids - Detroit Diesel MBE 900 Operator's Manual

CAUTION SUMMARY
FIRE
To avoid injury from fire caused
by heated diesel-fuel vapors:
□ Keep those people who are not
directly involved in servicing
away from the engine.
□ Stop the engine immediately if
a fuel leak is detected.
□ Do not smoke or allow open
flames when working on an
operating engine.
□ Wear adequate protective
clothing (face shield,
insulated gloves and apron,
etc.).
□ To prevent a buildup of
potentially volatile vapors,
keep the engine area well
ventilated during operation.

Starting Aids

Observe the following cautions when
using starting aids.
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FLAMES, EXPLOSION AND
TOXICITY
To avoid injury from flames,
explosion, and toxicants when
using ether, the following
precautions must be taken:
□ Always wear goggles when
testing.
□ If fluid enters the eyes or if
fumes irritate the eyes, wash
eyes with large quantities of
clean water for 15 minutes.
A physician, preferably an
eye specialist, should be
contacted.
□ Contents of cylinder are under
pressure. Store cylinders
in a cool dry area. Do not
incinerate, puncture or
attempt to remove cores from
cylinders.
All information subject to change without notice. (Rev. 04/08)