General Rules; Basic Safety Rules - APRILIA M192M Workshop Manual

Engines M192M / M191M / M245M / M234M / M282M / M281M

1.2. GENERAL RULES

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BASIC SAFETY RULES

CARBON MONOXIDE
Should it be necessary to perform some operations with the vehicle running, make sure to work outdoors or in a well-
ventilated room.
Avoid starting the engine in closed or badly-ventilated rooms.
In case you are working indoors, use a suitable exhauster.
DANGER
Exhaust gases contain carbon monoxide, which is extremely toxic if inhaled and may cause loss of
consciousness or even death by asphyxia.
FUEL
DANGER
The fuel used to operate engines is highly flammable and becomes explosive under particular condi-
tions.
Refuel and service
Do not smoke when refueling and do not stand close to fuel vapors; avoid flames, sparks and any-
thing which might ignite fuel or provoke explosions.
DO NOT DISPOSE OF FUEL IN THE ENVIRONMENT.
KEEP AWAY FROM CHILDREN.
HOT COMPONENTS
The engine becomes hot and stays hot for some time after it has been stopped.
Before handling engine parts, wear heatproof gloves or allow the engine to cool down.
HUB AND ENGINE OIL
DANGER
Wear latex gloves when servicing.
Oil may can cause serious damage to the skin if handled daily and for long periods.
Wash your hands carefully after use.
Collect exhausted oil into suitable containers and take it to or have it collected by your Supplier or an au-
thorized collection company.
Wear latex gloves when servicing.
DO NOT DISPOSE OF OIL IN THE ENVIRONMENT.
KEEP AWAY FROM CHILDREN.
COOLANT
The coolant is composed of ethylene glycol that, under certain conditions, can become inflammable and send out invisible
flames causing severe burns.
DANGER
Do not to spill the coolant on the red-hot parts of the engine: it may catch fire and send out invisible
flames.
Wear latex gloves when servicing.
Even if toxic, coolant has a sweet flavor. Never leave it inside open containers or within the reach of
animals.
KEEP AWAY FROM CHILDREN.
the engine in a well-ventilated
GENERAL INFORMATION
area with the engine stopped.
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