A Few Words About Safety; Service Information; Important Safety Precautions - Honda 2010 CRF250R Service Manual

HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL
A Few Words About Safety
Service Information
The sel'\lice and repair informatloo cootalned in this manual is intended lor use by qualified, professIOnal technicians. Attempting
service or repairs without the proper training. tools. and equipment could cause injury to you or others It could also damage the
vehicle or create an unsafe cond'!lon.
This manual describes the proper methods and procedures for performing service, maintenance and
repaIrs.
Some procedures
reqUIre the use of specially designed tools and dedicated equipment. Any person who intends to use a replacement part, service
procedure or a tool that is not recommended by Honda, must determine the nsks to their personal safely and the safe operatIOn of
the vehicle.
If you
need
to replace a part, use Honda Genuine parts with the correct part number or an equivalent part. We strongly recommend
thai you
do
not use replacement parts of Infenor quality
For Your Customer's Safety
Proper servICe and maintenance are essential to the customer's safety and the reliabdity of the vehicle. Any error or oversight while
servicing a vehicle can result in faulty operation, damage to the vehicle. or injury to others.
For Your Safety
AWARNING
Improper service or repairs can create an unsafe
condition that can cause your customer or others to
be senously hurt or killed
Follow the procedures and precautions In thiS
manual and other service materials carefully
Because this manual is Intended for the profeSSional service technician, we do nol provide warnings about many basic shop safety
practICes (e.g., Hot parts-wear gloves). If you have not received Shop safety training or do nol feel confident about your knOWledge
of safe servicing practice.
we
recommended that you do not attempt to perfonn the procedures described In this manual.
Some of the mosl important general serviCe safety precautions are given below However, we cannot warn you of every
conceIVable hazard that can anse In performing service and repair procedures. Only you can decide whether or not you should
perform a given task.
AWARNING
Failure to property follow instructions and
precautions can cause you to be senously hurt or
killed
Follow the procedures and precautions In this
manual carefully
Important Safety Precautions
Make sure you have a clear understanding
of
all baSIC shop safety practices and that you are wearing appropriate clothing and
USing safety equipment. When performing any servICe task, be especially careful of the follOWing:
Read all of the instructions before you begin, and make sure you have the tools, the replacement or repalr parts. and the skills
required to perfonn the tasks safely and completely
Protect your eyes by USing proper safety glasses. goggles or face sh,etds any time you hammer, dnll, gnnd.
pry
or work around
pressurized air or liquids, and springs or other stored-energy components If there is any doubt, put on eye protection
Use other protecuve wear when necessary, for example gloves or safety shoes. Handling hal or sharp parts can cause severe
burns or cuts Before you grab something that looks like !t can hurt you, stop and put on gloves.
Protect yourself and others whenever you have the vehicle up In the alt Any time you lift the vehicle, either With a hoist or ajack,
make sure that it is always securely supported Use Jack stands.
Make sure the engine is off before you begin any servicing procedures, unless the instruction tells you 10 do otherwise. This wilt
help eliminate several potenual hazards
Carbon monoxide poisoning from engine exhaust Be sure there is adequate ventilation whenever you run the engine
, Bums from hot parts or coolant Let the engine and exhaust system cool before working in those areas
• InjUry from moving pans If the Instruction tells you to run the engine, be sure your hands fingers and dothing are out of the way.
Gasoline vapors and hydrogen gases from battenes are explosive. To reduce the possibility of a fire or explosion, be careful when
WOr1<lIlQ
around gasolme or battenes
Use only a nonflammable solvent. not gasoline, 1 0 clean pans
Never drain or store gasoline in an open container.
Keep all Cigarettes, sparks and flames away from Ihe battery and all fuel-related parts.
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