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Workshop Manual, TPD 1377E, issue 4 11
100 Series
Viton seals
Some seals used in engines and in components fitted to engines are made of Viton.
Viton is used by many manufacturers and is a safe material under normal conditions of operation.
If Viton is burned, a product of this burnt material is an acid which is extremely dangerous. Never allow this
burnt material to come into contact with the skin or with the eyes.
If it is necessary to come into contact with components which have been burnt, ensure that the precautions
which follow are used:
Ensure that the components have cooled.
Use neoprene gloves and discard the gloves safely after use.
Wash the area with calcium hydroxide solution and then with clean water.
Disposal of components and gloves which are contaminated must be in accordance with local regulations.
Warning! If there is contamination of the skin or eyes, wash the affected area with a continuous supply of
clean water or with calcium hydroxide solution for 15-60 minutes. Obtain immediate medical attention.
Safety cautions, when an engine is cleaned
Care should be taken, when an engine is cleaned with the use of a high pressure hose.
Cautions:
Do not wash an engine while the engines runs or if it is hot. If cold cleaning fluids are applied to a hot engine,
certain components on the engine could be damaged.
Leave the engine to cool for at least one hour and disconnect the battery connections before cleaning.
Do not wash any part of the Fuel Injection Pump (FIP), glow plugs, electrical shut off solenoid (ESOS) or
electrical connectors.
Ensure that the alternator, starter motor and any other electrical components are shielded and not directly
cleaned by the high pressure cleaning system.
If these cautions are ignored, the engine or certain components of the engine could be damaged, fail to operate
and also make the manufacturer’s warranty invalid.
Engines that conform to Emissions Levels
Engines that are fitted with an emissions label on the timing case conform to stage 1 emissions legislation and,
for certain service procedures, additional information is included to ensure that the engine remains emissions
approved.
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