Honda Nighthawk CB 750 1991 Service Manual page 8

General Information
Coolant
Under some conditions, the ethylene glycol in engine cool-
ant is combustible and its flame is not visible. I f the ethyl-
ene glycol does ignite, you will not see any flame, but you
can be burned.
Avoid spilling engine coolant on the exhaust
system or engine parts. They may be hot enough
to cause the coolant to ignite and burn without a
-
visible flame.
Coolant (ethylene glycol) can cause some skin
irritation and is poisonous if swallowed. KEEP OUT
OF REACH OF CHILDREN.
.
Do not remove the radiator cap when the engine is
hot. The coolant is under pressure and could scald
.
Keep hands and clothing away from the cooling
fan, as
it
starts automatically.
If it contacts your skin, wash the affected areas immedi-
ately with soap and water. If it contacts your eyes, flush
them thoroughly with fresh water and get immediate medi-
cal attention. If it is swallowed, the victim must be forced
tovomitthen rinse mouthand throatwithfresh waterbefore
obtaining medical attention. Because of these dangers,
always store coolant in a safe place, away from the reach
of children.
Nitrogen Pressure
For shock absorbers with a gas-filled reservoir:
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.
Use only nitrogen to pressurize the shock absorber.
The useof an unstable gas can causea fireor explo-
sion resulting in serious injury.
.
The shock absorber contains nitrogen under high
pressure. Allowing fire or heat near the shock ab-
sorber could lead to an explosion that could result
in serious injury.
.
Failure to release the pressure from a shock
absorber before disposing of
it
may lead to a
possible explosion end serious injury if
it
is heated
or pierced.
To prevent the possibility of an explosion, release the nitro-
.
i
gen by pressing the valve core. Then remove the valve stem
from the shock absorber reservoir. Dispose of the oil in a
manner acceptable to the Environmental Protection Agency
(EPA).
Before disposal of the shock absorber, release the nltrogen
by pressing the valve core. Then remove the valve stem
(
from the shock absorber.
Banery Hydrogen Gas & Electrolyte
The battery gives off explosivegases; kaepsparks.
flames and cigerenes away. Provide adequate
ventilation when charging.
.
The banery contains sulfuric acid (electrolyte).
Contact with skin or eyes may cause severe burns.
Wear protective clothing and a face shield.
- If electrolytegetson yourskin, flush with water.
- If electrolyte gets i n your eyes, flush with water
for at least 15 minutes and call a physician.
Electrolyte is poisonous.
-If swallowed, drink large quantities of water or
milk and follow with milk of magnesia or
vegetableoilandcall a physician. KEEP OUTOF
REACH OF CHILDTEN.
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