Chapter 1
BASIC SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
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Be careful of burns
Do not touch engine during or
immediately after operation
To avoid burns, do not touch the
engine during or immediately after
operation.
A hot engine can cause burns. To
conduct maintenance and inspec-
tion work, wait until the engine has
cooled sufficiently by checking the temperature
gauge.
Do not open the radiator filler
cap when the engine is hot
Never open the radiator filler cap while the engine is
running or immediately after the engine is stopped.
The engine coolant is hot during engine operation and
immediately after operation.
If the radiator filler cap is opened when the coolant is
at operating temperature, steam and hot coolant may
blow out and result in burns.
When opening the cap, stop the engine and allow the
coolant temperature to lower sufficiently. Cover the
cap with a cloth or use thick rubber glove, and then
slowly open the cap. When closing the cap, be sure to
tighten securely.
Add coolant only after the cool-
ant temperature dropped
Do not add coolant immediately after the engine
stops. Wait until the coolant temperature lowers suffi-
ciently to avoid a risk of burns.
Be careful of handling
fuel, engine oil and LLC
Use only specified fuel, engine
oil and long-life coolant (LLC)
Use fuel, oil and LLC specified in this manual, and
handle them carefully.
Use of any other fuel, oil or LLC, or improper handling
may cause various engine problems and malfunc-
tions.
Obtain the Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) issued
by the fuel, oil and LLC suppliers, and follow the direc-
tions in the MSDSs for proper handling.
Handle LLC (long life coolant)
carefully
When handling LLC, always wear rubber gloves and a
protective face mask. If LLC or cooling water contain-
ing LLC comes into contact with your skin or eyes, or if
it is swallowed, you would suffer from inflammation,
irritation or poisoning.
Should LLC be accidentally swallowed, induce vomit-
ing immediately and seek medical attention. Should
LLC enter your eyes, flush them immediately with
plenty of water and seek medical attention. If LLC
splashes onto your skin or clothing, wash it away
immediately with plenty of water.
Keep flames away from LLC. The LLC can catch
flames, causing a fire.
Proper disposal of waste oil
and coolant (LLC)
Do not discharge waste engine oil or coolant into sew-
erage, river, lake or other similar places. Such a way
of disposal is strictly prohibited by laws and regula-
tions.
Dispose of waste oil, coolant and other environmen-
tally hazardous waste in accordance with the applica-
ble law and regulations, or consult a Mitsubishi dealer.
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