Paccar 12-Speed, Operator'S Manual

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General Safety
Instructions
Important safety notices about operating
and servicing your engine.
WARNING
Improper practices, carelessness, or
ignoring any warnings may cause
death, personal injury, equipment or
property damage.
Before performing any repair, read and
understand all of the safety precautions
and warnings. The following is a list of
general safety precautions that must be
followed to provide personal safety. Failure
to follow these instructions may cause
death or injury. Special safety precautions
are included in the procedures when they
apply.
Keep in mind that even a well maintained
vehicle must be operated within the range
of its mechanical capabilities and the limits
of its load ratings. See the Weight Ratings
label on the driver's door edge.
Every new vehicle is designed to conform
to all Federal Motor Vehicle Safety
Standards applicable at the time of
manufacture. Even with these safety
features, continued safe and reliable
operation depends greatly upon regular
vehicle maintenance. Follow the
maintenance recommendations found in
Preventive Maintenance section. This will
help preserve your investment.
Make sure your vehicle is in top working
condition before heading out on the road, it
is the responsible driver's duty to do so.
Inspect the vehicle according to the
Driver's Check List.
• Use the proper tool for manually
rotating the engine. DO NOT
attempt to rotate the crankshaft by
pulling or prying on the fan. This
practice can cause death, personal
injury, equipment damage, or
damage to the fan blades, causing
premature fan failure.
• Work areas should be dry, well lit,
well ventilated, free from clutter,
loose tools, parts, ignition sources
and hazardous substances.
• Wear protective glasses and
protective shoes when working.
• DO NOT wear loose-fitting or torn
clothing. Tie back and/or tuck in
long hair. Remove all jewelry when
working.
• Before beginning any repair,
disconnect the battery (negative [-]
cable) and discharge any
capacitors.
• Put a “DO NOT OPERATE” tag in
the operator's compartment or on
the controls.
• Allow the engine to cool before
slowly loosening the coolant filler
cap to relieve the pressure from the
cooling system.
WARNING
Removing the fill cap on a hot engine
can cause scalding coolant to spray
out and burn you badly. If the engine
has been in operation within the previ-
ous 30 minutes, be very careful in re-
moving the fill cap. Protect face,
hands, and arms against escaping flu-
id and steam by covering the cap with
a large, thick rag. DO NOT try to re-
move it until the surge tank cools down
or if you see any steam or coolant es-
caping. In any situation, remove the
cap very slowly and carefully. Be ready
to back off if any steam or coolant be-
gins to escape.
SAFETY - General Safety Instructions
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