FPT NEF Series, Use And Maintenance

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CHECKS AND MAINTENANCE
MAINTENANCE PERSONNEL
The engine control and maintenance operations described in the
following chapter require training, experience and compliance with
current safety regulations; for this reason they must be carried out by
special technicians, as indicated below.
 Checks : by workshop staff or by the user of the machine, if
necessary.
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Periodic maintenance : by qualified personnel using
suitable equipment and adequate means of protection.
 Unscheduled maintenance : by qualified personnel
from Authorised Service Centres who have detailed
technical information and specific equipment.
The most qualified authorised Assistance Centres are those which
make up the FPT Technical Assistance Network.
ACCIDENT PREVENTION
 Always wear safety footwear and clothing.
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Never wear loose, flapping garments, rings, bracelets and/or
necklaces in the vicinity of engines or moving parts.
 Always wear protective gloves and goggles when:
• refilling batteries with acid solution
• check cleanliness of battery clamps and terminals
• filling of inhibitors and antifreeze
• replacing or topping up lubricant (hot engine oil may cause burns
and scalds. Only carry out these operations when the oil has
dropped to a temperature of below 50°C).
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While working in the engine compartment, pay particular attention
on movements, to avoid contact with moving parts and high
temperature components.
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Wear goggles and use high pressure air jets (maximum air pressure
used to clean is 200 kPa (2 bar, 30 psi, 2 kg/cm
2
).
 Wear a protective helmet when working in an area were there are
suspended loads or systems installed at head-height.
 Use protective creams for hands.
 Immediately replace wet overalls.
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Always keep the engine clean, removing oil, grease and coolant
stains.
 Store cloths in flame-proof containers.
 Do not leave foreign objects on the engine.
 Use suitable, safe containers for used oil.
 When completing a repair, make suitable provisions to stop the
engine taking in air if, after start-up, an uncontrolled increase in
engine speed were to occur.