ALPHA SERIES ENGINES WORKSHOP MANUAL
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1.2 SAFETY SYMBOLS
This section identifies the ISO 8999 symbols currently used by Lister Petter Power Systems
wastes are disposed of in accordance with local
regulations to prevent contamination.
b. Drains and water courses must not be used to
dispose of contaminated, or waste fluids.
Fuel System Precautions
a. When priming or checking the fuel injection
pump timing, care must be taken to wipe spilled
fuel from the outside of the engine.
b. Always
fit
a new joint when a union has been
disturbed.
c. Special care must be taken to see that there
is no leakage from the joints of the fuel pipe
connection to the pump.
d. When tightening or loosening the fuel injection
pump delivery connections, use two spanners to
prevent the unsealing of the fuel pump delivery
valve holders.
e. When
refitting
the fuel pipe from the pump to
injector, the connection to the injector must be
tightened before the connection to the fuel pump.
This procedure will ensure that there is no
leakage from these joints.
f. It is most important that all fuel joints are tight and
leak proof.
g. Always
fill
the fuel tank through a
fine
strainer,
preferably at the end of the engine work period.
If any sediment is stirred up during the process
this has time to settle before the engine is used
again, this will minimise the risk of condensation
contaminating the fuel.
If cans are used, avoid tipping out the last few drops.
h. Funnels are very
difficult
to keep clean in dusty
conditions.
Wash them before and after use and wrap them up
when not required, or
fill
the tank direct from a
small mouthed screw capped fuel can.
i. The fuel injection equipment is manufactured to
very accurate limits and the smallest particle of
dirt will destroy its efficienc
y.
Fuel free from water and contaminants is of the
utmost importance.
Precautions for Oil, Filters and Elements
a. Used liquid
filters
and elements contain some
of the
filtered
liquid and should be handled and
disposed of with care.
b. After handling new or used elements the users
hands should be thoroughly washed, particularly
before eating.
c. Fuel and new or used lubricating oil may cause
skin irritation.
Contact with used lubricating oil can cause cancer,
birth defects or other reproductive harm.
d. The materials used in the manufacture and
treatment of some
filters
and elements may
cause irritation or discomfort if they come into
contact with the eyes or mouth and they may
give off toxic gasses if they are burnt.
e. Extreme care must be taken to ensure that
waste oil,
filter
elements, solvents or other toxic
wastes are disposed of in accordance with local
regulations to prevent contamination.
f. As a direct result of combustion the lubricating
oil may contain harmful acids and therefore
it should not be left in the sump if it is known
that the engine will not be used for extended
periods.