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Preventive Maintenance section. This will
help preserve your investment.
Make sure your vehicle is in top working
condition before heading out on the road, it
is the responsible driver's duty to do so.
Inspect the vehicle according to the
Driver's Check List.
• Use the proper tool for manually
rotating the engine. DO NOT
attempt to rotate the crankshaft by
pulling or prying on the fan. This
practice can cause death, personal
injury, equipment damage, or
damage to the fan blades, causing
premature fan failure.
• Work areas should be dry, well lit,
well ventilated, free from clutter,
loose tools, parts, ignition sources
and hazardous substances.
• Wear protective glasses and
protective shoes when working.
• DO NOT wear loose-fitting or torn
clothing. Tie back and/or tuck in
long hair. Remove all jewelry when
working.
• Before beginning any repair,
disconnect the battery (negative [-]
cable) and discharge any
capacitors.
• Put a “DO NOT OPERATE” tag in
the operator's compartment or on
the controls.
• Allow the engine to cool before
slowly loosening the coolant filler
cap to relieve the pressure from the
cooling system.
WARNING
Removing the fill cap on a hot engine
can cause scalding coolant to spray
out and burn you badly. If the engine
has been in operation within the previ-
ous 30 minutes, be very careful in re-
moving the fill cap. Protect face,
hands, and arms against escaping flu-
id and steam by covering the cap with
a large, thick rag. DO NOT try to re-
move it until the surge tank cools down
or if you see any steam or coolant es-
caping. In any situation, remove the
cap very slowly and carefully. Be ready
to back off if any steam or coolant be-
gins to escape.
• Always use wheel chocks or proper
jack stands to support the vehicle
or vehicle components before
performing any service work. DO
NOT work on anything that is
supported only by lifting jacks or a
hoist. Before resting a vehicle on
jack stands, be sure the stands are
rated for the load you will be
placing on them.
• Before removing or disconnecting
any lines, fittings, or related items,
relieve all pressure in the air, oil,
fuel, and cooling systems. Remain
alert for possible pressure when
disconnecting any device from a
system that contains pressure.
High pressure oil or fuel can cause
death or personal injury.
• Always wear protective clothing
when working on any refrigerant
lines and make sure that the
workplace is well ventilated.
Inhalation of fumes can cause
death or personal injury. To protect
the environment, liquid refrigerant
systems must be properly emptied
and filled using equipment that
prevents the release of refrigerant
gas. Federal law requires capturing
and recycling refrigerant.
• When moving or lifting any heavy
equipment or parts, make sure to
use proper techniques and
assistance. Ensure all lifting
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