Chapter 1
BASIC SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
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Warning Be Careful
When Lifting Engine
Lifting engine carefully
To lift the engine, use slings capa-
ble of supporting the weight of the
engine.
Attach appropriate slings to the
hangers on the engine.
Keep the engine balanced during lifting by consid-
ering the center of gravity of the engine.
Keep the angle formed by slings attached to hang-
ers within 60°. If the angle exceeds this limit, exces-
sive load is applied on the hangers and may
damage the hangers.
If wire ropes contact the engine, place a cloth or
other soft padding to prevent damage to the engine
and wire ropes.
Do not climb onto engine
Never climb onto the engine.
To work on parts located on the upper section, use
a ladder, stand, etc.
Climbing on the engine can not only damage entire
parts, but also cause parts to fall off and result in
injury.
Always watch your footing
Use a stable work platform to
stand on when working on the
upper part of the engine and
other hard-to-reach places.
Standing on a decrepit stand or
parts box may result in personal injury.
Do not put obstacles on the stand.
Caution Be Careful of
Handling Engine Oil and
LLC
Use only specified fuel, engine oil
and coolant (LLC)
Use fuel, oil and LLC specified in this manual, and
handle them carefully.
Use of any other fuel, oil or LLC, and improper han-
dling may cause various engine problems and mal-
functions.
Obtain the MSDSs issued by the fuel, oil and LLC
suppliers, and follow the directions on the MSDSs
for proper handling.
Handle LLC carefully
Wear safety mask and rubber gloves when han-
dling LLC. Avoid contact with skin and eyes to pre-
vent personal injury.
Should LLC be accidentally swallowed, induce
vomiting immediately and seek medical attention.
Should LLC enter eyes, flush immediately with
plenty of water and seek medical attention. If LLC is
spilled on skin or clothes, wash immediately with lot
of water.
Keep flammable materials away from LLC to pre-
vent fire. Never use flames or generate sparks near
LLC since flames or sparks can cause fire.
Drained LLC is harmful. Do not dispose of into con-
ventional sewage. Contact a Mitsubishi dealer for
the disposal of drained LLC.
Properly dispose of drained oil
and LLC
Do not dispose of engine oil, used cleaning oil or
LLC into conventional sewage.
Prepare drip pan or other containers to receive oil
and LLC drained from the engine. Do not drain
them directly onto the ground.
For disposal of drained oil and LLC, consult a Mit-
subishi dealer.