Before Servicing The Vehicle; Additional Warnings - Cushman MINUTE MISER Technician's Repair And Service Manual

SAFETY
Read all of Section A and this section before attempting any procedure. Pay particular attention to all Notes, Cautions and Warnings

BEFORE SERVICING THE VEHICLE

Before attempting to inspect or service a vehicle, be sure
to read and understand the following warnings:
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Before working on vehicle, remove all jewelry
(watch, rings, etc.).
Be sure that no loose clothing or hair can become
caught in the moving parts of the powertrain.
Use care not to contact hot objects.
Any servicing requiring adjustments to be made
to the powertrain while the motor is running must
be made with entire vehicle raised and supported
on jack stands.
To prevent the possibility of motor disintegration,
never operate vehicle at full throttle for more than
4 - 5 seconds while vehicle is in a "no load" condi-
tion.
Wear OSHA approved clothing and eye protection
when working on anything that could expose the
body or eyes to potential injury. In particular, use
care when working with or around batteries, com-
pressed air or solvents.
Always turn the key switch to 'OFF' and remove
the key before disconnecting a live circuit.
When connecting battery cables, pay particular
attention to the polarity of the battery terminals.
Never confuse the positive and negative cables.
If repairs are to be made that will require welding
or cutting, the batteries must be removed.

Additional Warnings

Before working on the electrical system, be sure to read
and understand the following warnings that pertain to
electrical system repair or maintenance:
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keep all smoking materials, open flame or sparks
away from the batteries.
Hydrogen gas is generated in the charging cycle
of batteries and is explosive in concentrations as
low as 4%. Because hydrogen gas is lighter than
air, it will collect in the ceiling of buildings neces-
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To prevent severe injury
!
or death, observe the fol-
lowing:
To prevent battery explo-
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sion that could result in
severe injury or death,
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sitating proper ventilation. Five air exchanges per
hour is considered the minimum requirement.
Be sure that the key switch is off and all electrical
accessories are turned off before starting work on
vehicle.
Batteries should always be removed before any
servicing or repairs that will generate sparks.
Never disconnect a circuit under load at a battery
terminal.
Batteries are heavy. Use proper
lifting techniques when moving
them. Always lift the battery with a
commercially available battery lift-
ing device. Use care not to tip bat-
teries when removing or installing
them; spilled electrolyte can
cause burns and damage.
The electrolyte in a storage battery is an acid
solution which can cause severe burns to the skin
and eyes. Treat all electrolyte spills to the body
and eyes with extended flushing with clear water.
Contact a physician immediately.
Wear eye protection when working
on the vehicle. In particular, use
care when working around batter-
ies, or using solvents or com-
pressed air.
Any electrolyte spills should be neutralized with a
solution of 1/4 cup (60 ml) of sodium bicarbonate
(baking soda) dissolved in 1 1/2 gallons (6 liters)
of water and flushed with water.
Wrap wrenches with vinyl
tape to prevent the possi-
bility of a dropped wrench
from 'shorting out' a bat-
tery, which could result in an explosion and
severe injury or death.
Aerosol containers of battery terminal protectant
must be used with extreme care. Insulate metal
container to prevent the can from contacting bat-
tery terminals which could result in an explosion.