Starting Fluids (Warning); Flammable Fluid Spills - Dodge D250 1990 Service Manual

Operating Instructions
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Lubrication and Maintenance
DODGE Turbo Diesei
Starting Fluids (WARNING)
Warning: The use of STARTING FLUIDS or flammable
liquids are NEVER TO B E U S E D in the DODGE Ram
3g\ ] Cummins Turbo Diesel.
Warning: Never pour diesei fuel, flammable liquid,
starting fluids (ether) Into the air cleaner canister, air
Intake piping, or turbocharger inlet in an attempt to start
the vehicle.
This could result in a flash fire and explosion causing serious
personal injury and engine damage.
The engine is equipped with an automatic electric air
preheating system. If the instructions in this manual are
followed, the engine will start in all conditions unaided.
Warning: Never use diesei fuel, flammable liquid, starting
fluid (ether) to aid starting or operation of the engine.
Flammable Fluid Spills
Warning: In c a s e of engine runaway due to flammable
fumes from gasoline spills being sucked Into the engine,
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or dry chemical type fire extlnqulsher and
direct the spray under the front bumper to remove
oxygen supply. The engine air Intake Is on the passenger
side behind the bumper. The fire extinguisher must be
directed at this location for emergency shutdown
conditions.