2001 Pioneer 1200 Gasoline Vehicle Maintenance and Service Manual Page 11-1
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SECTION 11 – TROUBLESHOOTING AND
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
∆ DANGER
• Battery – Explosive gases! Do not smoke. Keep sparks and flames away from the vehicle and
service area. Ventilate when charging or using in an enclosed space. Wear a full face shield
and rubber gloves when working on or near batteries.
• Battery – Poison! Contains acid! Causes severe burns. Avoid contact with skin, eyes or
clothing. Antidotes:
- External: Flush with water. Call a physician immediately.
- Internal: Drink large quantities of water. Follow with milk of magnesia or vegetable oil. Call a
physician immediately.
- Eyes: Flush with water for 15 minutes. Call a physician immediately.
• Gasoline – Flammable! Explosive! Do not smoke. Keep sparks and flames away from vehicle
and service area. Service only in a well-ventilated area.
• Do not operate vehicle in an enclosed area without proper ventilation. The engine produces
carbon monoxide, which is an odorless, deadly poison.
∆ WARNING
• Only trained technicians should repair or service the vehicle. Anyone doing even simple
repairs or service should have knowledge and experience in electrical and mechanical repair.
• Follow the procedures exactly as stated in this manual, and heed all DANGER, WARNING, and
CAUTION statements in this manual as well as those affixed to the vehicle.
• Wear safety glasses or approved eye protection while servicing vehicle.
• Turn key switch OFF, place Forward/Reverse handle in the NEUTRAL position, and remove key
before servicing the vehicle.
• Moving parts! Do not attempt to service the vehicle while it is running.
• Use insulated tools when working near batteries or electrical connections. Use extreme
caution to avoid shorting of components or wiring.
• To avoid unintentionally starting the vehicle:
- Disconnect battery cables, negative cable (–) first.
- Disconnect the spark plug wire from the spark plug.
• Frame ground – Do not allow tools or other metal objects to contact frame when
disconnecting battery cables or other electric wiring. Never allow a positive wire to touch the
vehicle frame, engine, or any other metal component.
• Lift only one end of the vehicle at a time. Before lifting, set the park brake when lifting the front
of the vehicle, unload the cargo bed, and chock the wheels that remain on the floor. Use a
suitable lifting device (chain hoist or hydraulic floor jack) with 1000 lb. (454 kg) minimum
lifting capacity. Do not use lifting device to hold vehicle in raised position. Use approved jack
stands of proper weight capacity to support the vehicle.
