GENERAL INFORMATION/TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS
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GENERAL SAFETY
Carbon monoxide
If you must run your engine, ensure the place is
well ventilated. Never run your engine in a
closed area. Run your engine in an open area, if
you have to run your engine in a closed area, be
sure to use an extractor.
Caution
Gasoline
Gasoline is a low ignition point and explosive
material. Work in a well-ventilated place, no
flame or spark should be allowed in the work
place or where gasoline is being stored.
Caution
Used engine oil
Caution
Prolonged contact with used engine oil (or
transmission oil) may cause skin cancer
although it might not be verdict.
Hot components
Caution
Components of the engine and exhaust
system can become extremely hot after engine
running. They remain very hot even after the
engine has been stopped for some time. When
performing service work on these parts, wear
insulated gloves and wait until cooling off.
Battery
Battery emits explosive gases; flame is strictly
prohibited. Keep the place well ventilated
when charging the battery.
Battery contains sulfuric acid (electrolyte) which can
cause serious burns so be careful do not be spray
on your eyes or skin. If you get battery acid on your
skin, flush it off immediately with water. If you get
battery acid in your eyes, flush it off immediately
with water, then go to hospital to see an
ophthalmologist.
If you swallow it by mistake, drink a lot of water or
milk, and take some laxative such as castor oil or
vegetable oil, and then go to see a doctor.
Keep electrolyte beyond reach of children.
Brake shoe
Do not use an compressed air or a
dry brush to clean components of the
brake system, use a vacuum cleaner
or the equivalent to avoid asbestos
dust flying.
Caution
Inhaling asbestos dust may cause disorders and
cancer of the breathing system.
Brake fluid
Caution
Spilling brake fluid on painted, plastic, or rubber
parts may cause damage to the parts. Place a clean
towel on the above-mentioned parts for protection
when servicing the brake system.
Keep brake fluid beyond reach of children.
Exhaust contains toxic gas which
may cause one to lose
consciousness and even result in
death.
Gasoline is highly flammable, and may explode
under some conditions, keep it away from
children.