OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS RH170 Inspection and servicing ENGINE Engine - Safety instructions Start and operate combustion engines only on well-ventilated premises.
Retensioning the alternator belt Checking and adjusting the valve clearance These and other servicing works are described in the engine manufacturer's operating instructions.
In closed rooms, exhaust gases must be evacuated to the outside. Do not work on the exhaust system an do not make any modifications to it. Exhaust gases from diesel engines and some of their constituents may cause cancer, birth defects and other reproductive harm. Read and observe: "Inspection and Servicing – Safety Instructions" and the engine operating instructions. Risk of injury from hot or rotating parts of the engine. Shut off engines and allow to cool down. Secure the machine as described in the "Securing the machine" section. Protect the skin from potentially harmful contact with engine oil. Wear protective gloves and firm working clothing.
The engine compartment can be equipped with pressure vessels containing cold-starting fluid (ether). Ether is toxic and highly flammable; the vessels are under pressure. These pressure vessels can explode if exposed to high temperatures (above 49°C / 120°F) or in the event of damage. Protect the pressure vessels against damage before beginning to work in or close to the engine compartment.
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