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Important Safety Remarks
Carefully read all safety procedures and remarks before performing any repair in the engine. The following list presents
the general cautions that must be followed to guarantee your personal safety. Special safety measures can be
presented with the procedures, if necessary .
• Make sure that the work area around the engine is dry, well lightened, ventilated, organized; without tools and
loosened parts, ignition sources and dangerous substances. Check f or dangerous conditions can happen and
avoid them.
• Always use individual protection equipments (safety eyeglasses, gloves, shoes, etc.) while you are working.
• Remember that parts in movement can cause cuts, mutilation and strangling.
• Do not use loosen or ripped clothes. Remove jewellery and watches before working.
• Disconnect the battery (negative cable first) and discharge the capacitors before beginning the repairs.
• In case the repair is being made in the vehicle, disconnect the starter motor to avoid an accidental start of the
engine. In case of industrial engines, place a “Do Not Operate” warning in the operator compartment or on the
controls.
• T o man ually rotate the engine, use ONLY the recommended procedures. Never try to rotate the crankshaft with
the fan. This practice can cause serious personal injuries or damages to the fan blades , causing the premature
failure of the component.
• If the engine was in operation and the cooling fluid is hot, leave the engine to cold down before slowly open the
cover of the reservoir to relief the pressure of the cooling system.
• Do not work with materials that are lifted by jacks or cranes.
Always use correct blocks, stands or br ack ets to position the engine before perf orming any repair .
Relief the pressure of the pneumatic (brakes), lubrication and cooling systems before removing or disconnect
any piping, connections or other elements. Pa y attention to the pressure existence before to disconnect an y item
of a pressurized system. Do not check pressure leakages with the hand. Oil or fuel at high pressure can cause
injuries.
• T o av oid injuries, use a crane, or ask for help to lift components which w eight more than 20 kg. Mak e sure that all
lift equipments as chains, hooks or belts are in good conditions and have the correct load capacity. Make sure
that hooks are correctly positioned. Alw a ys use an extension when necessary. The lift hooks must not receive
side loads.
• Never lea ve the engine operating in a closed and non v entilated area. The engine e xhaust gases are harmful to
health.
• The MWM coolant has alkaline substances. Avoid the contact with the eyes . Avoid the prolonged or repetitiv e
contact with the skin. Do not ingest. In case of contact with the skin, wash immediately with water and soap. In
case of contact with the eyes, abundantly wash with water for, at least 15 minutes. CALL MEDICAL HELP
IMMEDIA TELY . KEEP A W AY FROM THE REA CH OF THE CHILDREN AND ANIMALS .
Attention
• Incorrect procedures and lack of care can cause burns, cuts, mutilation, asphyxia or other
injuries and even death.