Ford Corsar Repair Manual page 8

PRECAUTIONS
Clean floor
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Precautions for Catalyst
If a large amount of unburned fuel flows into the converter, the
converter temperature will be excessively high. To prevent this,
follow the procedure below:
1. Use unleaded petrol only. Leaded petrol will seriously damage
the catalytic converter.
2. When checking for ignition spark or measuring engine
compression, make tests quickly and only when necessary.
3. Do not run engine when the fuel tank level is low, otherwise
the engine may misfire causing damage to the converter.
4. Do not place the vehicle on inflammable material. Keep
inflammable material off the exhaust pipe.
Precautions for Fuel
Use only unleaded petrol with a minimum octane rating of 92 R.O.N.
(research octane number).
Precautions for starting with flat battery
1. No attempt should be made to start vehicle by pushing, rolling
or towing, as this may cause damage to the catalytic
converter.
2. Because the gases given off by the battery are explosive, sparks
and naked flame should be kept away from it. Battery fluid is a
corrosive sulphuric acid solution which can cause severe burns
to the skin, clothing or painted surfaces. If battery fluid should
be splashed on the skin etc. immediately flush the contaminated
area with water.
3. The use of jumper leads and a booster battery t o start an engine
can be dangerous if not carried out correctly. The procedure
detailed in the vehicle owners handbook should be adhered to.