5-12 BA 5001-6001 US – Edition 1.2 * 6001b510.fm
Maintenance
Specific safety instructions
CAUTION
Burn hazard. The coolant in the system is hot under normal operating
conditions and under about 1 bar (15 psi) pressure.
☞ Never open the coolant tank or drain coolant if the engine is hot.
☞ Wait at least 15 minutes after stopping the engine.
☞ Wear protective glasses, gloves and clothing.
☞ Open filler cap B to the first notch and allow the pressure to escape.
☞ Do not proceed with checking, maintaining or repairing the cooling system
unless the components are comfortable to touch (less than 49 °C/120 °F).
CAUTION
Hazardous material. Coolant mixtures are poisonous and flammable. Contact
with skin and eyes should be avoided.
☞ Wash skin immediately to remove coolant mixture from the skin to avoid
irritation.
☞ Wash eyes immediately if coolant comes in contact with the eye. Seek
medical attention immediately.
☞ Store coolant concentrate and mixtures in a secure space to prevent
unauthorized contact.
☞ Do not store or use coolant or coolant mixtures near open flames including
smoking materials.
☞ Dispose of used coolant through approved methods for recycling. Do not
dispose of coolant or mixtures in sewers, toilets or by dumping on the
ground.