Important Safety Precautions
Before you begin any maintenance,
make sure your car is parked on
level ground and that the parking
brake is set. Also,
be
sure the engine
is off. This
will
help to eliminate
several potential hazards:
• Carbon monoxide poisoning
from engine exhaust.
Be sure
there is adequate ventilation
whenever you operate
the
engine.
•
Bums
from hot parts. Let the
engine and exhaust system cool
before touching any parts.
• Injury from moving parts.
Do
not run the engine unless
in-
structed to do so.
Read
the
instructions before you
begin, and make sure you have
the
tools and skills required.
To reduce the possibility of fire or
explosion, be careful when working
around gasoline or batteries.
Use a
commercially available degreaser
or
parts cleaner, not gasoline, to clean
parts. Keep cigarettes, sparks, and
flames away from the battery and
all
fuel-related parts.
You
should wear eye protection and
protective clothing when working
near the battery or when using
compressed air.
Maintenance Safety
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