Safety Information; Proper Maintenance Procedure - Volvo VHD 2001 Operator's Manual

Proper Maintenance Procedure

During Maintenance
Whenever performing maintenance or re-
pair, attach a DO NOT OPERATE or
similar warning label or sign to the ignition
key or prominently displayed on the instru-
ment panel.
Do not allow unauthorized personnel on,
around or in the vehicle when mainte-
nance or repair is being performed.
WARNING
Do not attempt to repair or service this
vehicle without having sufficient train-
ing, correct service literature and the
proper tools. Failure to follow this could
lead to personal injury or making your
vehicle unsafe.
WARNING
Diesel engine exhaust and some of its
constituents are known to the state of
California to cause cancer, birth defects
and other reproductive harm.
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When operating the engine in an en-
closed area, vent the exhaust to the
outside.
Exhaust gases contain carbon monoxide.
Always run the engine outdoors or use a
properly vented exhaust hose. Prolonged
or excessive exposure may cause serious
illness or death.

Safety Information

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Before servicing your vehicle, apply
the parking brakes and adequately
chock the wheels in order to prevent
unintended vehicle movement. If the
service procedure requires the parking
brakes to be released — recheck to en-
sure that the wheels are adequately
chocked to prevent all forward and/or
rearward movement.
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Do not use combustible substances in
or around the engine either during re-
pair or maintenance or when running
the engine.
Never operate the engine in an area
where hydrocarbon vapors (gasoline, for
example) are present or are suspected to
be present. Hydrocarbon vapors can en-
ter the air intake and overspeed the
engine, causing severe engine damage
and/or an explosion and fire. Serious
personal injury or death could occur.
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Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry
that can catch or get snagged by parts
or moving components on the engine.
Also wear all protective equipment re-
quired by the job conditions, such as
protective glasses, hearing protection,
etc.
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Make certain that all protective covers
and guards are in place and secured.
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Never put maintenance fluids into
glass containers since glass containers
can break.
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