General
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Safety
Professional mechanics can work for
years and never sustain a serious injury
or mishap. Follow these guidelines and
practice common sense to safely service
the utility terrain vehicles.
1. Do not operate the utility terrain
vehicle in an enclosed area. The
exhaust gasses contain carbon
monoxide, an odorless, colorless
and tasteless poisonous gas.
Carbon monoxide levels build up
quickly in small enclosed areas
and can cause unconsciousness
and death in a short time. Make
sure to properly ventilate the
work area or operate the UTV
outside.
2. Never use gasoline or any
extremely flammable liquid to
clean parts. Refer to cleaning
parts and handling Gasoline
Safely in this section.
3. Never smoke or use a torch in
the vicinity of flammable liquids,
such as gasoline or cleaning
solvent.
4. If welding or brazing on the UTV,
move the fuel tank to a safe
distance at least 50ft.(15m)
away.
5. Use the correct type and size of
tools to avoid damaging
fasteners.
6. Keep tools clean and in good
condition. Replace or repair worn
or damaged equipment.
7. When loosening a tight fastener,
be guided by what would happen if
the tool slips.
8. When replacing fasteners, make
sure the new fasteners are the
same size and strength as the
original ones.
9. Keep the work area clean and
organized.
10. Wear eye protection anytime the
safety of the eyes is in question.
This includes procedures that
involve drilling, grinding,
hammering, compressed air and
chemicals.
11. Wear the correct clothing for the
job. Tie up or cover long hair so it
does not get caught in moving
equipment.
12. Do not carry sharp tools in clothing
pockets.
13. Always have an approved fire
extinguisher available. Make sure it
is rated for gasoline (Class B) and
electrical (Class C) fires.
14. Do not use compressed air to
clean clothes, the UTV or the work
area. Debris may be blown into the
eyes or skin. Never direct
compressed air at anyone. Do not
allow children to use or play with
any compressed air equipment.
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