General Precautions For Servicing The Vehicle - Mitsubishi Fuso CANTER Owner's Handbook Manual

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Simple inspection and service
General precautions for servicing
the vehicle
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Be sure to stop the engine and remove the
starter key.
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Set the parking brake firmly and place the gear-
shift lever in the neutral position (manual trans-
mission vehicles) or the "P" position (vehicles
with DUONIC system).
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Work with the vehicle parked on level ground.
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Block the wheels with chocks.
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Engine parts are extremely hot immediately
after you have driven the vehicle. Take care not
to burn yourself. If possible, service the vehicle
only when the engine is cool.
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Be careful not to drop things in the air intake
duct.
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Do not climb onto the engine. Stepping on
engine pipes or accessories could cause dam-
age and malfunctions.
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After you have completed the service job, check
that you have left no rags, paper, or tools in the
engine compartment. Flammable things in par-
ticular should not be left inside the engine com-
partment as they could cause a fire.
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After carrying out inspections and mainte-
nances, check that there are no oil, fluid or
water leaks.
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Be careful not to hurt yourself on the corners of
the body when performing inspections.
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When inspecting the oil or coolant, be sure to
make ready a container suitable for catching
drained fluid.
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Dispose of drained oil, coolant, tire and battery
in the specified manner. Disposing of them irre-
sponsibly could cause environmental harm.