Exercise Extreme Caution
when w o r k i n g under the
Engine Hood
• Before w o r k i n g on any part in the engine
compartment, turn the engine off.
• If w o r k has to be done with the engine
running, exercise extreme caution to pre-
vent neckties, j e w e l r y or long hair from
getting caught in the electric radiator fan
or the V-belt driven mechanical fan.
• Even when the engine is turned off, the
electric radiator fan will continue running
until the coolant temperature has dropped
to 8 7 ° C/189° F. As long as the engine is
still hot, the electric fan may also switch
itself on suddenly. Wait until the engine
has cooled down sufficiently.
• A l w a y s support your car with safety
stands if it is necessary to w o r k under-
neath the car. The jack supplied with the
car is not adequate for this purpose.
• When w o r k i n g under the car without
safety stands but w i t h the wheels on the
ground, make sure the car is on level
ground, that the wheels are blocked w i t h
w e d g e s , and that the engine cannot be
s t a r t e d . REMOVE THE IGNITION KEY TO
PREVENT INADVERTENT STARTING OF
ENGINE.
• Your Porsche 928 is equipped w i t h a
transistorized ignition system with
breakerless distributor.
When the ignition is on, high voltage is
present in all wires connected with the
ignition system; therefore excerise ex-
treme caution when working on any part
of the engine while the ignition is on or
the engine is running.
• Do not smoke or allow an open flame
around the battery or gasoline.
• Keep a fire extinguisher in close reach.
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