Do- It- Yourself Service Precautions - Toyota Land Cruiser 1998 User Manual

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Do- it- yourself service
precautions
If you perform maintenance by yourself,
be sure to follow the correct procedure
given in this part.
You should be aware that improper or in-
complete servicing may result in operating
problems.
Performing do- it- yourself maintenance
during the warranty period may affect your
warranty coverage. Read the separate
Toyota Warranty statement for details and
suggestions.
This part gives instructions only for those
items that are relatively easy for an owner
to perform. As explained in Part 6, there
are still a number of items that must be
done by a qualified technician with special
tools.
For information on tools and parts for do-
it- yourself maintenance, see "Parts and
tools".
Utmost care should be taken when work-
ing on your vehicle to prevent accidental
injury. Here are a few precautions that
you should be especially careful to ob-
serve:
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CAUTION
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When the engine is running, keep
hands, clothing, and tools away
from the moving fan and engine
drive belts. (Removing rings,
watches, and ties is advisable.)
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Right after driving, the engine
compartment—the engine, radiator,
exhaust manifold, power steering
fluid reservoir and spark and spark
plug boots, etc.—will be hot. So be
careful not to touch them.
fluids and spark plugs may also be
hot.
"
If the engine is hot, do not remove
the radiator cap or loosen the drain
plugs to prevent burning yourself.
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Do not smoke, cause sparks or al-
low open flames around fuel or the
battery. Their fumes are flammable.
"
Be extremely cautious when work-
ing on the battery. It contains poi-
sonous and corrosive sulfuric acid.
"
Do not get under your vehicle with
just the body jack supporting it. Al-
ways use automotive jack stands or
other solid supports.
"
Use eye protection whenever you
work on or under
where you may be exposed to flying
or falling material, fluid spray, etc.
"
Used engine oil contains potentially
harmful contaminants
cause skin disorders such as in-
flammation or skin cancer, so care
should be taken to avoid prolonged
and repeated contact with it. To re-
move used engine oil from your
skin, wash thoroughly with soap
Oil, and water.
"
Do not leave used oil within the
reach of children.
"
Dispose of used oil and filter only
in a safe and acceptable manner.
Do not dispose of used oil and fil-
ter in household trash, in sewers or
onto the ground. Call your dealer or
a service station for information
concerning recycling or disposal.
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