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GENERAL SAFETY 1-1
SERVICE RULES 1-3
GENERAL SAFETY
Carbon Monoxide
If the engine must be running t o do some work, make sure
the area is well ventilated. Never run the engine in an
enclosed area.
The exhaust contains poisonous carbon monoxide
gas that can cause loss of consciousness and may
lead to death.
Run the engine only in an open area or with an exhaust
evacuation system in an enclosed area.
Gasoline
Work in a well ventilated area. Keep cigarettes, flames or
sparks away from the work area or where gasoline is
stored.
under certain conditions. KEEP OUT OF REACH OF
CHILDREN.
Battery Hydrogen Gas & Electrolyte
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The battery gives off explosive gases; keep sparks,
flames and cigarettes awav. Provide adeauate ven-
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tilation when charging.
The battery contains sulfuric acid (electrolyte). Con-
tact with skin or eyes may cause severe burns. Wear
protective clothing and a face shield.
- If electrolyte gets on your skin, flush with water.
- If electrolyte gets in 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
vegetable oil and call a physician. KEEP OUT OF
REACH OF CHILDREN.
FASTENERS
BALL BEARING REPLACEMENT 1-16
Coolant
Under some conditions, the ethylene glycol in engine
coolant is combustible and its flame is not visible. If the
ethylene glycol does ignite, you will not see any flame, but
you can be burned
e coolant on the exhaust system
or engine parts. They may be hot enough t o cause
the coolant t o ignite and burn without a visible
flame.
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Coolant (ethylene glycol) can cause some skin irrita-
tion 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
you.
Keep hands and clothing away from the cooling fan,
as
it
starts automatically.
If coolant contacts your skin, wash the affected areas
immediately with soap and water. If coolant contacts your
eyes, flush them thoroughly with fresh water and get im-
mediate medical attention. If coolant is swallowed, the
victim must be forced t o vomit then rinse mouth and
throat with fresh water before obtaining medical anen-
tion. Because of these danaers. alwavs store coolant in
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a safe place, away from the reach of children.
Brake Fluid
CAUTION
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Spilling fluid on painted, plastic or rubber parts will
damage them. Place a clean shop towel over these
parts whenever the system is serviced. KEEP OUT
OF REACH OF CHILDREN.
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Brake Dust
Never use an air hose or dry brush t o clean brake
assemblies. Use an OSHA-approved vacuum cleaner or
alternate method approved by OSHA, designed to
minimize the hazard caused by airborne asbestos fibers.
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respiratory disease and cancer.
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Date of Issue: March, 1995
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