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WASTE DISPOSAL
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• Waste material should not be dispersed in the
environment but rather disposed of
appropriately. Used lubricants, batteries, rags
dirty with grease, brake pads etc. should be
handed over to specialized companies authorized
to dispose of polluting waste.
• Improper waste disposal poses a threat to the
environment. The following are potentially
dangerous waste: lubricants, fuel, cooling, filters
and batteries.
• Do not spill or pour waste onto the ground, into
the sewers or into water beds.
• Contact your local authority or collection centers
for information for how to recycle or dispose of
waste properly.
17.1 - Ecological considerations
A few helpful recommendations are listed below.
Learn about current legislation in force in your
country.
Ask suppliers for information about lubricating oils,
fuels, antifreeze products, detergents, etc., about their
effects on people and on the environment as well as
on information regarding the regulations to be
observed when using, stocking and disposing of such
products.
• Do not refill the tanks using unsuitable jerry cans
or pressurized combustible fueling systems as
they may cause leaks and loss of significant
amounts of liquid.
• Modern lubricating oils contain additives. Do not
burn contaminated combustible oils and/or oils
used in conventional heating systems.
• Take care not to spill used engine cooling fluids,
engine and transmission lubricating oils,
hydraulic oil, brake oil etc. while pouring or
draining them. Store them safely and, when it is
time, dispose of them in compliance with current
legislation or with local facilities.
• Modern antifreeze liquids and their solutions,
such as antifreeze and other additives should be
replaced every two years. Make sure such liquids
are not absorbed by the soil; they should be
collected and disposed of appropriately.
• Do not intervene directly with the air
conditioning systems (Optional), by opening
them. These systems contain gas which must not
be released into the atmosphere. Contact your
dealer or an expert who has the necessary special
equipment and who would, in any case, have to
refill the system.
• Immediately repair any leaks or faults in the
cooling or engine hydraulic systems.
17.2 - Protect the environment
It is illegal to pollute sewers, water sources or soil. Use
only authorized dumping grounds centers, including
the areas designated by the local authorities or
workshops equipped with the necessary tools for the
disposal of used oils. If in doubt, contact your local
authority for relevant instructions.
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