GENERAL INFORMATION
6 4006/8 Diesel, May 1998
Environmental protection
There is legislation to protect the
environment from the incorrect disposal of
used lubricating oil. To ensure that the
environment is protected, consult your Local
Authority who can give advice.
Viton seals
Some seals used in engines and in
components fitted to engines are made from
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 a calcium hydroxide
solution and then with clean water.
●
Disposal of gloves and components
which are contaminated, must be in
accordance with local regulations.
If there is contamination of the skin or eyes,
wash the affected area with a continuous
supply of clean water or with a calcium
hydroxide solution for 15-60 minutes. Obtain
immediate medical attention.
Practical Information
To clean components
It is important that the work area is kept clean
and that the components are protected from
dirt and other debris. Ensure that dirt does
not contaminate the fuel system.
Before a component is removed from the
engine, clean around the component and
ensure that all openings, disconnected
hoses and pipes are sealed.
Remove, clean and inspect each component
carefully. If it is usable, put it in a clean dry
place until needed. Ball and roller bearings
must be cleaned thoroughly and inspected. If
the bearings are usable, they must be
flushed in low viscosity oil and protected with
clean paper until needed.
Before the components are assembled,
ensure that the area is free from dust and dirt
as possible. Inspect each component
immediately before it is fitted, wash all pipes
and ports and pass dry compressed air
through them before connections are made.
Use suitable gloves for protection when
components are degreased or cleaned with
trichloroethylene, white spirit, etc.
Degreasing solutions which are basically
trichloroethane are not recommended
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