GENERAL INTRODUCTION
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS AND READINESS TO WORK
WARNING
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GENERAL PRECAUTIONS
Some recommended and standard maintenance services for your vehicle are included in this section. When performing
maintenance on your vehicle be careful not to get injured by improper work. Improper or incomplete work can cause a mal-
function of the vehicle which may result in personal injury and/or property damage. If you have any question about per-
forming maintenance, please consult your Hino dealer.
WARNING
When working on your vehicle, observe the following general precautions to prevent death, personal injury and/
or property damage in addition to the particular DANGERS, WARNINGS, CAUTIONS and NOTICES in each chap-
ter.
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Always wear safety glasses or goggles to protect your eyes.
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Remove rings, watches, ties, loose hanging jewelry and loose clothing before starting work on the vehicle.
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Bind long hair securely behind the head.
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When working on the vehicle, apply the parking brake firmly, place the gear shift lever in "Neutral" or "N"
and block the wheels.
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Always turn off the starter switch to stop the engine, unless the operation requires the engine running.
Removing the key from the switch is recommended.
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To avoid serious burns, keep yourself away from hot metal parts such as the engine, exhaust manifold,
radiator, muffler, exhaust pipe and tail pipe.
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Do not smoke while working on the vehicle since fuel, and gas from battery are flammable.
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Take utmost care when working on the battery. It contains corrosive sulfuric acid.
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Large electric current flows through the battery cable and starter cable. Be careful not to cause a short
which can result in personal injury and/or property damage.
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Read carefully and observe the instructions specified on the jack before using it.
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Use safety stands to support the vehicle whenever you need to work under it. It is dangerous to work under
a vehicle supported only by a jack.
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If it is necessary to run the engine after the hood is raised (tilted), make sure that the parking brake is
firmly applied, the wheels are blocked, and the gear shift lever is positioned in "Neutral" before staring the
engine.
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Run the engine only in a well-ventilated area to avoid inhalation of carbon monoxide.
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Keep yourself, your clothing and your tools away from moving parts such as the cooling fan and V-belts
when the engine is running.
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Be careful not to damage lines and hoses by stepping or holding your feet on them.
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Be careful not to leave any tool in the engine compartment. The tool may be hit by moving parts, which can
cause personal injury.
