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1.6 Fluids and lubricants, fire prevention and environmental
protection
Fire prevention
Correct fuel or oil leaks immediately. Quantities of oil or fuel on hot components can cause fires – there‐
fore always keep the engine in a clean condition. Do not leave cloths soaked with fluids and lubricants
lying on or near the assembly or plant. Do not store inflammable material near the assembly or plant.
Do not weld pipes and components carrying oil or fuel. Before welding, clean with a nonflammable fluid.
When starting the engine with an external power source, connect the ground lead last and remove it first.
To avoid sparks in the vicinity of the battery, connect the ground lead from the external power source to
the ground lead of the engine or to the ground terminal of the starter.
Always have a suitable extinguishing agent (fire extinguisher) on hand and familiarize yourself fully with
its handling.
Noise
Noise can lead to an increased risk of accidents if acoustic signals, warning shouts or sounds indicating
danger are drowned.
At all workplaces with a sound pressure level over 85 dB(A), always wear ear protectors.
Environmental protection and disposal
Modification or removal of mechanical or electronic components or the installation of additional compo‐
nents as well as the execution of calibration processes that might affect the emission characteristics of
the engine are prohibited by emission regulations. Emission control units/systems may only be main‐
tained, exchanged or repaired if the components used for this purpose are approved by MTU. Noncom‐
pliance with these guidelines might represent a violation of the Clean Air Act and could involve the termi‐
nation of the operating license by the emission authorities. MTU does not accept any liability for viola‐
tions of the emission regulations. MTU will provide assistance and advice if emission-relevant compo‐
nents are intended to be modified. The MTU Maintenance Schedules ensure the reliability and perform‐
ance of MTU engines and must be complied with over the entire life cycle of the engine.
Only fuels of the specified quality required to achieve emission limits must be used.
Dispose of used fluids, lubricants and filters in accordance with local regulations.
Batteries can be returned within the EU to MTU FN / MTU Onsite Energy free of charge for correct recy‐
cling/disposal.
Fluids and lubricants
Use only fluids and lubricants that have been tested and approved by MTU.
Fluids and lubricants must be kept in suitable, correctly labeled containers. When using fluids, lubricants
and other chemical substances, follow the safety instructions that apply to the product. Take special care
when using hot, chilled or caustic materials. When using flammable materials, avoid all sparks and do
not smoke.
Natural gas
Observe the safety data sheet.
Caution: Highly flammable gas, forms an explosive mixture with air/oxygen!
Caution: Weak narcotic gas, risk of suffocation at very high concentration!
All gas-carrying lines must be checked for leaks prior to commissioning and at regular intervals during
operation.
12 | Safety | MS150032/02E 2012-07
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