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PRECAUTIONS

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Basic Servicing Precautions

  1. 1
    Do not operate the engine for an extended period of time without proper exhaust ventilation. Keep the work area well ventilated and free of any inflammable materials. Special care should be taken when handling any inflammable or poisonous materials, such as gasoline, refrigerant gas, etc. When working in a pit or other enclosed area, be sure to properly ventilate the area before working with hazardous materials. Do not smoke while working on the vehicle.
    Do not smoke while working on the vehicle.
    Properly ventilate enclosed areas before working with hazardous materials.
    Cartoon illustration of a car with its engine running and exhaust gas being collected by a hose connected to an exhaust extraction duct on the wall — illustrating the need for proper exhaust ventilation.
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  2. 2
    Before jacking up the vehicle, apply wheel chocks or other tire blocks to the wheels to prevent the vehicle from moving. After jacking up the vehicle, support the vehicle weight with safety stands at the points designated for proper lifting before working on the vehicle. These operations should be done on a level surface.
    Cartoon illustration of a mechanic working under a vehicle that is supported by safety stands with wheel chocks applied — illustrating safe jacking procedure.
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  3. 3
    When removing a heavy component such as the engine or transaxle/transmission, be careful not to lose your balance and drop them. Also, do not allow them to strike adjacent parts, especially the brake tubes and master cylinder.
  4. 4
    Before starting repairs which do not require battery power, always turn off the ignition switch, then disconnect the ground cable from the battery to prevent accidental short circuit.
    Cartoon illustration of a battery with a hand disconnecting its ground (negative) cable — illustrating the requirement to disconnect the battery ground before repairs that do not require battery power.
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  5. 5
    To prevent serious burns, avoid contact with hot metal parts such as the radiator, exhaust manifold, tail pipe and muffler. Do not remove the radiator cap when the engine is hot.
    Do not remove the radiator cap when the engine is hot.
    Cartoon illustration of mechanics around a hot engine with steam rising from the radiator — illustrating the burn hazard from hot metal parts and the radiator cap.
    SGI233
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