Operation and maintenance manual

8 SEBU8601-01
Safety Section
General Hazard Information
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Vent the engine
exhaust to the outside when the
engine is operated in an enclosed area.
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If the engine i
s not running, do not release the
secondary brake or the parking brake systems
unless the vehicle is blocked or unless the vehicle
is restraine
d.
•
Wear a hard hat, protective glasses, and other
protective
equipment, as required.
•
When work is performed around an engine that is
operating,
wear protective devices for ears in order
to help prevent damage to hearing.
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Do not wear
loose clothing or jewelry that can snag
on controls or on other parts of the engine.
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Ensure tha
t all protective guards and all covers are
securedinplaceontheengine.
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Never put
maintenance fluids into glass containers.
Glass containers can break.
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Use all cl
eaning solutions with care.
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Report all necessary repairs.
Unless other instructions are provided, perform the
maintenance under the following conditions:
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The engine is stopped. Ensure that the engine can
not be started.
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Theprotectivelocksorthecontrolsareinthe
applied position.
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Engage the secondary brakes or parking brakes.
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Block
the vehicle or restrain the vehicle before
maintenance or repairs are performed.
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Disc
onnect the batteries when maintenance
is performed or when the electrical system is
serviced. Disconnect the battery ground leads.
Ta pe
the leads in order to help prevent sparks.
•
Disconnect the connector for the unit injector that
is l
ocated on the valve cover base. This will help
prevent personal injury from the high voltage to the
unit injectors. Do not come in contact with the unit
inj
ector terminals while the engine is operating.
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Do not attempt any repairs or any adjustments to
th
e engine while the engine is operating.
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Do not attempt any repairs that are not understood.
Us
e the proper tools. Replace any equipment that
is damaged or repair the equipment.
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For initial sta
rt-up of a new engine or for starting an
engine that has been serviced, make provisions to
stop the engine if an overspeed occurs. This may
be accomplish
ed by shutting off the fuel supply
and/or the air supply to the engine.
•
Start the eng
ine from the operator's station (cab).
Never short across the starting motor terminals or
the batteries. This could bypass the engine neutral
start syste
m and/or the electrical system could be
damaged.
Engine exha
ust contains products of combustion
which may be harmful to your health. Always start the
engine and operate the engine in a well ventilated
area. If th
e engine is in an enclosed area, vent the
engine exhaust to the outside.
Cautiousl
y remove the following parts. To help
prevent spraying or splashing of pressurized fluids,
hold a rag over the part that is being removed.
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Filler caps
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Grease fit
tings
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Pressure taps
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Breathers
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Drain pl
ugs
Use caution when cover plates are removed.
Gradua
lly loosen, but do not remove the last two
bolts or nuts that are located at opposite ends of
the cover plate or the device. Before removing the
last t
wo bolts o r nuts, pry the cover loose in order to
relieve any spring pressure or other pressure.
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Illustration 7
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Wear a hard hat, protective glasses, and other
protective equipment, as required.
•
When work is performed around an engine that is
operating, wear protective devices for ears in order
to help prevent damage to hearing.