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SAFETY
Read all of SAFETY and this section before attempting any procedure. Pay particular attention to Notices, Cautions, Warnings and Dangers.
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SAFETY
NOTICES, CAUTIONS, WARNINGS
AND DANGERS
Read the
NOTICES, CAUTIONS, WARNINGS
and
DAN-
GERS
in this manual.
The person who services a vehicle
needs the mechanical skill and experience to see possi-
ble hazardous conditions. Incorrect service or repairs can
cause damage to the vehicle or make the vehicle danger-
ous to operate.
NOTICE: A NOTICE indicates and describes infor-
mation not related to personal injury.
A CAUTION indicates a dangerous
condition that can cause injury that
is not life threatening.
A WARNING indicates a dangerous
condition that can cause death or
serious injury.
A DANGER indicates a dangerous
condition that will cause death or
serious injury.
IMPORTANT SAFETY WARNING
Normal use, age, wear or abuse can cause some compo-
nents on the vehicle to fail.
The manufacturer can not know all possible component
failures or the methods that failures can occur.
A vehicle in need of repair does not operate correctly and
can be dangerous.
Use caution when working on a vehicle. When diagnos-
ing, removing or replacing any components that are not
operating properly, consider the safety of yourself and
those around you should the component move unexpect-
edly.
Some components are heavy, spring loaded, corrosive,
explosive, can cause high amperage, or get hot. Battery
acid and hydrogen gas can cause injury. Do not put your
hands, face, feet or body in a location that can expose
them to injury if an unexpected situation occurs.
Always use the correct tools shown in the tool list and
wear approved safety equipment.
MODIFICATIONS TO VEHICLE
Do not modify the vehicle in any manner that will change
the weight distribution of the vehicle.
Changes to the weight distribution
or the center of gravity decreases
the stability of the vehicle and can
cause it to easily roll over.
GENERAL MAINTENANCE
Always use correct service proce-
dures. Never perform any service
procedures before reading and
understanding all notices, cautions, warnings, and
dangers in this manual.
When any maintenance procedure or inspection is done,
use caution to make sure the technician or any person in
the area is safe. Use caution to prevent damage to the
vehicle.
Always read and understand the full applicable manual
section (chapter) before performing any inspection or ser-
vice.
BEFORE SERVICING VEHICLE
Before attempting to inspect or service a vehicle, be sure
to read and understand the following warnings:
To prevent personal injury or death,
observe the following:
Remove all jewelry before working on the vehicle.
Do not allow loose clothing or hair to contact the
moving parts.
Do not touch hot objects.
Before engaging or adjusting the powertrain, lift and
support the vehicle on the jack stands.
Wear OSHA approved clothing and eye protection
when working on anything that could expose the
body or eyes to potential injury. In particular, use
caution when working around batteries, using com-
pressed air or solvents.
Always remove the key from key switch before you
disconnect an active circuit.
When connecting the battery cables, pay particular
attention to the polarity of the battery terminals. Do
not confuse the positive and negative cables.
If repairs are to be made that will require welding or
cutting, the batteries must be removed.
Open flame or sparks can cause an explosion. Keep
all flammable materials away from the batteries.
Explosive hydrogen gas is created during the
charge cycle of the batteries. Proper ventilation will
remove gas from the buildings. The air must
exchange every 12 minutes.
Make sure that the key switch is in the OFF position,
and the key removed. Make sure all electrical acces-
sories are disabled before starting service on the
vehicle.
