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materials. Always keep any
chemicals OUT OF REACH OF
CHILDREN.
• When working on the vehicle, be
alert for hot parts on systems that
have just been turned off, exhaust
gas flow, and hot fluids in lines,
tubes, and compartments. Contact
with any hot surface may cause
burns.
• Always use tools that are in good
condition. Make sure you have the
proper understanding of how to use
the tools before performing any
service work. Use only genuine
replacement parts from PACCAR.
• Always use the same fastener part
number (or equivalent) when
replacing items. DO NOT use a
fastener of lesser quality if
replacements are necessary. (e.g.,
DO NOT replace a SAE 10.9 grade
with 8.8 grade fastener.)
• Always torque fasteners and fuel
connections to the required
specifications. Overtightening or
under-tightening can allow leakage.
• Close the manual fuel valves prior to
performing maintenance and repairs,
and when storing the vehicle inside.
• DO NOT perform any repair when
impaired, tired, fatigued or after
consuming alcohol or drugs that can
impair your functioning.
• Some state and federal agencies in
the United States of America have
determined that used engine oil can
be carcinogenic and can cause
reproductive toxicity. Avoid inhalation
of vapors, ingestion, and prolonged
contact with used engine oil.
• DO NOT connect the jump starting or
battery charging cables to any
ignition or governor control wiring.
This can cause electrical damage to
the ignition or governor.
• Coolant is toxic. If not reused,
dispose of coolant in accordance with
local environmental regulations.
CAUTION
Corrosive chemicals can damage the
engine. DO NOT use corrosive chemi-
cals on the engine. Failure to comply
may result in equipment, or property
damage.
California Proposition 65 Warning
• Diesel engine exhaust and some of
its constituents are known to the
State of California to cause cancer,
birth defects, and other reproductive
harm.
• The catalyst substrate located in the
Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF)
contains vanadium pentoxide, which
has been determined by the State of
California to cause cancer. Always
wear protective clothing and eye
protection when handling the catalyst
assembly. Dispose of the catalyst in
accordance with local regulations. If
catalyst material gets into the eyes,
immediately flood eyes with water for
a minimum of 15 minutes. Avoid
prolonged contact with skin. In case
of contact, immediately wash skin
with soap and water. In case of
harmful contact, immediately contact
a physician.
• Other chemicals in this vehicle are
also known to the State of California
to cause cancer, birth defects or
other reproductive harm.
• Battery posts, terminals, and related
accessories contain lead and lead
compounds, chemicals known to the
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