SAFETY
Page B-6
Repair and Service Manual
Read all of Section A and this section before attempting any procedure. Pay particular attention to all Notes, Cautions and Warnings
BEFORE SERVICING THE VEHICLE
Before attempting to inspect or service a vehicle, be sure
to read and understand the following warnings:
To prevent personal
injury or death,
observe the follow-
ing:
Before working on vehicle, remove all
jewelry (watches, rings, etc.).
Be sure that no loose clothing or hair
can become caught in the moving parts
of the powertrain.
Use care not to contact hot objects.
Any servicing requiring adjustments to
be made to the powertrain while the
motor is running must be made with
both wheels raised.
To prevent the possibility of motor disin-
tegration, never operate vehicle at full
throttle for more than 4 - 5 seconds while
vehicle is in a “no load” condition.
Wear OSHA approved clothing and eye
protection when working on anything
that could expose the body or eyes to
potential injury. In particular, use care
when working with or around batteries,
compressed air or solvents.
Always turn the key switch to ‘OFF’ and
remove the key before disconnecting a
live circuit.
When connecting battery cables, pay
particular attention to the polarity of the
battery terminals. Never confuse the
positive and negative cables.
The parking ‘PARK’ brake should always
be set, except for cases where the pow-
ertrain must be allowed to rotate or ser-
vice is being performed on the brake
system.
If repairs are to be made that will require
welding or cutting, the batteries must be
removed.
Additional Warnings
Before working on the electrical system, be sure to read
and understand the following warnings that pertain to
electrical system repair or maintenance:
To prevent battery
explosion that could
result in severe per-
sonal injury or death, keep all smoking
materials, open flame or sparks away from
the batteries.
Hydrogen gas is generated in the charg-
ing cycle of batteries and is explosive in
concentrations as low as 4%. Because
hydrogen gas is lighter than air, it will
collect in the ceiling of buildings neces-
sitating proper ventilation. Five air
exchanges per hour is considered the
minimum requirement.
Be sure that the key switch is off and all
electrical accessories are turned off
before starting work on vehicle.
Batteries should always be removed
before any servicing or repairs that
could generate sparks.
Never disconnect a circuit under load at
a battery terminal.
Batteries are heavy. Use
proper lifting techniques
when moving them. Always
lift the battery with a com-
mercially available battery
lifting device. Use care not
to tip batteries when remov-
ing or installing them;
spilled electrolyte can
cause burns and damage.
The electrolyte in a storage battery is an
acid solution which can cause severe
burns to the skin and eyes. Treat all elec-
trolyte spills to the body and eyes with
extended flushing with clear water. Con-
tact a physician immediately.
Wear eye protection when
working on the vehicle. In
particular, use care when
working around batteries, or
using solvents or com-
pressed air.
Any electrolyte spills should be neutral-
ized with a solution of 1/4 cup (60 ml)
sodium bicarbonate (baking soda) dis-
solved in 1 1/2 gallons (6 liters) of water
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