If Problem Occurs; Stop Operation Immediately If You Notice Any Unusual Symptoms; Do Not Add Coolant Immediately After A Sudden Stop Due To Overheating; Avoid Restart Immediately After Abnormal Stop - Mitsubishi S12R-T2MPTK Operation & Maintenance Manual

If Problem Occurs

Stop Operation Immediately If
You Notice Any Unusual Symp-
toms
Stop the operation immediately if you notice any
unusual noise, odor or vibration during operation. In
case of emergency, press the emergency stop button
to stop the engine. Contact a dealer of MHIET. if the
cause of problem cannot be located after stopping.
Continuous operation neglecting an unusual symptom
could cause serious or fatal accident.
Do Not Add Coolant Immedi-
ately After a Sudden Stop Due
To Overheating
If the engine stops suddenly or if you have no choice
but stop the engine suddenly due to overheating, do
not add coolant immediately.
Adding water while the engine is hot may cause dam-
age to cylinder heads, etc. due to a sudden drop of
temperature. Add coolant gradually after the engine
has completely cooled.
Avoid Restart Immediately After
Abnormal Stop
After abnormal stop, do not restart immediately. If the
engine stops due to abnormality, check and remedy
the cause of the problem before starting again. Con-
tinued operation of the engine without proper repairs
and maintenance could result in serious engine prob-
lems.
Stop Engine Immediately When
Engine Oil Pressure is Dropped
When abnormal engine oil pressure drop is observed,
stop the engine immediately, and inspect the lubrica-
tion system to locate the cause. Continued engine
operation could cause bearings and other parts to
seize.
If Belt Breaks, Stop Engine
Immediately
If the belt breaks, stop the engine immediately and
replace the belt. Continued use of the engine without
any remedy could cause charging failure or cooling
failure, and result in serious engine problems.
Chapter 1 BASIC SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

Battery

Handle Battery Correctly

Never use flames or allow sparks
near the battery. The battery
releases flammable hydrogen gas
and oxygen gas. Any flames or
sparks in the vicinity could cause an explosion.
Do not use the battery when the battery electrolyte
level is below the "LOWER LEVEL" mark. Continual
use may result in an explosion.
Do not short the battery terminals with a tool or other
metal object.
When removing battery, always remove the plug from
the negative (-) terminal first. When connecting bat-
tery, always connect the plug to the positive (+) termi-
nal first.
Remove all battery cables, then charge the battery in
a well ventilated area.
Make sure the cable clamps are securely installed on
the battery terminals. A loose cable clamp can cause
sparks that may result in an explosion.
Before servicing electrical components or conducting
electric welding, set the battery switch to [Open/OFF]
position or remove the plug from the negative (-) ter-
minal to cut off the electrical current.
Battery electrolyte contains dilute sulfuric acid. Care-
less handling of the battery can lead to loss of sight
and/or skin burns. Also, do not swallow the battery
electrolyte.
Wear protective goggles and rubber gloves when
working with the battery (e.g. when adding water or
charging battery).
If battery electrolyte is spilled onto the skin or clothing,
immediately wash it away with lots of water. Use soap
to thoroughly clean.
The battery electrolyte can cause sight loss if splash-
ing into your eyes. If it gets into your eyes, immediate-
ly flush it away with plenty of clean water, and seek
immediate medical attention.
If you accidentally swallow battery electrolyte, gargle
with plenty of water and then drink lots of water, and
seek immediate medical attention.
If the battery does not fully recover after 24 hours
charging or more, do not use the battery.
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