Safety Regulations For Maintenance And Repair Work - MTU 12 V 2000 M84 Operating Instructions Manual

1.5 Safety regulations for maintenance and repair work

Safety regulations for maintenance and repair work
Have maintenance and repair work carried out by qualified and authorized personnel only.
Allow the engine to cool down before starting maintenance work (risk of explosion of oil vapors).
Before starting work, relieve pressure in systems and compressed-air lines which are to be opened.
Take special care when removing ventilation or plug screws from the engine. Cover the screw or plug
with a rag to prevent fluids escaping under pressure.
Take special care when draining hot fluids ⇒ Risk of injury.
When changing the engine oil or working on the fuel system, ensure that the engine room is adequately
ventilated.
Allow the engine / system to cool down before starting to work.
Observe the maintenance and repair instructions.
Never carry out maintenance and repair work with the engine running unless expressly instructed to do
so.
Secure the engine against accidental starting.
Disconnect the battery when electrical starters are fitted.
Close the main valve on the compressed-air system and vent the compressed-air line when pneumatic
starters are fitted.
Disconnect the control equipment from the assembly or system.
Use only proper, calibrated tools. Observe the specified tightening torques during assembly/disassembly.
Carry out work only on assembles and/or units which are properly secured.
Never use lines for climbing.
Keep fuel injection lines and connections clean.
Always seal connections with caps or covers if a line is removed or opened.
Take care not to damage lines, in particular fuel lines, during maintenance and repair work.
Ensure that all retainers and dampers are installed correctly.
Ensure that all fuel injection and pressurized oil lines are installed with enough clearance to prevent con‐
tact with other components. Do not place fuel or oil lines near hot components.
Do not touch elastomeric seals if they have carbonized or resinous appearance unless hands are proper‐
ly protected.
Note cooling time for components which are heated for installation or removal ⇒ Risk of burning.
When working high on the engine, always use suitable ladders and work platforms. Make sure compo‐
nents are placed on stable surfaces.
Observe special cleanness when conducting maintenance and repair work on the assembly or system.
After completion of maintenance and repair work, make sure that no loose objects are in/on the assem‐
bly or system.
Before barring the engine, make sure that nobody is standing in the danger zone. Check that all guards
have been reinstalled and that all tools and loose parts have been removed after working on the engine.
The following additional instructions apply to starters with beryllium copper pinion:
• Breathing protection of filter class P2 must be applied during maintenance work to avoid health haz‐
ards caused by the beryllium-containing pinion. Do not blow out the interior of the flywheel housing or
the starter with compressed air. Clean the flywheel housing inside with a class H dust extraction de‐
vice as an additional measure.
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