Service Information; Safety Precautions - Honda BF2D Series Manual

2. SERVICE INFORMATION
1, THE IMPORTANCE OF PROPER SERVICING
6.
TORQUE VALUES
2.
IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 7. SPECIAL TOOLS
3. SERVICE RULES 8. TROUBLESHOOTING
4. SERIAL NUMBER LOCATION
9.
CABLE & HARNESS ROUTING
5. MAINTENANCE STANDARDS
I. THE IMPORTANCE OF PROPER SERVICING
Proper servicing is essential to the safety of the operator and the reliability of the engine. Any error or oversight made
by the technician while servicing can easily result in faulty operation) damage to the engine or injury t o the operator.
Improper sewicing can cause an unsafe condition that can lead to serious injury or death.
Follow the procedures and precautions in this shop manual carefully.
Some of the most important precautions are given below. However, we cannot warn you of every conceivable hazard that
can arise in pedorming maintenance or repairs. Only you can decide whether or not you should perform a given task.
Failure to follow maintenance instructions and precautions can cause you to be seriously hurt or killed.
Follow the procedures and precautions in this shop manual carefully.
2. IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Be sure you have a clear understanding of all basic shop safety practices and that you are wearing appropriate clothing
and safety equipment. When performing maintenance or repairs, be especially careful of the following:
Read the instructions before you begin, and be sure you have the tools and skills required to perform the tasks safely.
Be sure that the engine is off before you begin any maintenance or repairs. This will reduce the possibility of several
hazards:
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Carbon monoxide poisoning from engine exhaust.
Be sure there is adequate ventilation whenever you run the engine.
Burns from hot p a ~ s .
Let the engine cool before you touch it.
Injury from moving paHs.
Do not run the engine unless the instruction tells you t o do so. Even then, keep your hands, fingersr and clothing
away.
To reduce the possibility of a fire or explosionr be sure when working around gasoline. Use only a nonflammable sol-
vent) not gasoline, to clean parts. Keep all cigarettes) sparks, and flames away from all fuel-related parts.
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