General Precautions - Subaru XT 1988 Service Manual

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General Precautions
Precautions while working
Precautions to take before starting service
1) Be sure to perform the jobs listed in the Periodic Mainte-
nance Schedule.
2) When a vehicle is brought in for maintenance, carefully
listen to the owner's explanations of the symptoms exhibited
by the vehicle. List the problems in your notebook, and refer
to them when trying to diagnose the trouble.
3) All jewelry should be removed. Suitable work clothes
should be worn.
4) Be sure to wear goggles.
5) Use fender, floor and seat covers to prevent the vehicle
from being scratched or damaged.
6) Never smoke while working.
7) 4WD models (Selective 4WD)
When front wheels are jacked up or placed on test rollers
(= chassis dynamometer) for operation, be sure to set "4WD
switch" to "OF F".
In addition, disconnect harness connector for 4WD solenoid
valve inside engine compartment.
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8) Pneumatic suspension models w/height control .....
CANADA ,model only
These models are provided with height control mechanism.
Be sure to return the height control to "Normal" position
(low) and support the vehicle with a jack before getting under
it for servicing, etc. To check any system other than electrical
under the vehicle, disconnect cables from battery in advance.
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1) When jacking up the vehicle, be sure to use safety stands.
2) When jacking up the front or rear end of the car body, be
sure to chock the tires remaining in contact with the ground.
3) Keep the parking brake applied when working on the
vehicle. Set the shift lever to REVERSE when the parking
brake cannot be applied, such as when the brakes are being
worked on.
4) Keep the ignition key turned "OFF" if at all possible.
5) Be cautious while working when the ignition key is "ON";
if the temperature in the engine compartment increases, the
cooling fan can start to operate.
6) While the engine is in operation, properly ventilate the
workshop.
7) While the engine is in operation, be aware of any moving
parts, such as the cooling fan and the drive belt.
8) Keep your hands off any metal parts such as the radiator
exhaust manifold, exhaust pipe, and muffler, to
preven~
burning yourself.
9) When servicing the electrical system or the fuel system,
disconnect the ground cable from the battery.
10) When disassembling, arrange the parts in the order that
they were disassembled.
11) When removing a wiring connector, do not pull the wire
unit but remove the connector unit by holding it.
12) When removing a hose or tube, remove the clip first.
Then, pull the hose or tube while holding its end fitting.
13) Replace the gasket, O-ri ng, snap ring, lock washer, etc.
with new ones.
14) When tightening a bolt or nut, tighten it to the specified
torque.
15) When performing work requiring special tools, be sure to
use the designated ones.
16) After completing the work, make certain that the hoses,
tubes and wiring harnesses are securely connected.
17) After completing the work, be sure to wash the vehicle.
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