Precautions For Maintenance Operation - Mitsubishi FUSO FH 1997 Service Manual

PRECAUTIONS FOR MAINTENANCE OPERATION

In order to determine the condition of the vehicle adequately, attend the vehicle beforehand to find and keep record of the
accumulated mileage, operating condition, what the customer's demand is, and other information that may be necessary.
Prepare the steps to be taken and perform efficient and wasteless maintenance procedure.
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Determine where the fault exists and check for the cause to see whether
removal or disassembly of the part is necessary. Then follow the proce-
dure specified by this manual.
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Perform maintenance work at a level area.
Prepare the following.
• To prevent the seats, upholstery, floor and bodywork from being
spoiled or scratched, cover with workshop sheet cover(s).
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• Prepare general and special tools necessary for the maintenance
work.
WARNING–
Do not attempt to use tools other than special tools where use of
special tools is specified in this manual. This will avoid injury or
damage.
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When jacking up the vehicle to work under the vehicle, carry out the
following preparatory work:
• Chock the wheels on both sides.
• Jack up the vehicle using a garage jack.
• Support the frame on rigid racks.
WARNING–
• Chock the wheels securely so the vehicle does not move.
• Do not remove the chocks until the entire operation is completed.
• Supporting a vehicle on a garage jack only is extremely danger-
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• Leave the garage jack and rigid racks in place until the entire
operation is completed. Never remove them during the operation.