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Safety Information
Proper Maintenance Procedure
Danger
Before working a vehicle, set the parking brakes, place the transmission neutral, and chock the Failure can result unexpected vehicle movement and can cause serious personal injury
Danger
Always run the engine outdoors use a properly vented exhaust Prolonged excessive exposure may cause serious illness
Exhaust gases contain carbon
Danger
Never operate the engine area where hydrocarbon vapors (gasoline, for example) are present are suspected present. Hydrocarbon vapors can enter the air intake and over speed the engine, causing severe engine damage and/or explosion and fire. Serious personal injury death could occur .
Danger
Never try operate work this vehicle while under the influence alcohol. Y our reflexes can fected even a small amount alcohol. Drinking and operating this vehicle can lead accident, causing serious personal injury death.
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NOT attempt repair service this vehicle without having suf ficient training, correct service literature and the proper tools. Failure follow this could lead personal injury making your vehicle unsafe.
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Diesel engine exhaust and some its constituents are known the state California cause cancer , birth defects and other reproductive harm.
During Maintenance
Remove key from ignition while working vehicle
NOT allow unauthorized personnel on, ound the vehicle when maintenance r epair being performed.
• When operating the engine enclosed area, vent the exhaust the outside.
• Before servicing your apply the parking brakes and adequately chock the wheels order prevent unintended vehicle the service procedure requires the parking brakes released recheck ensure that the wheels are adequately chocked prevent any forward and/or rearward
• NOT use combustible substances around the engine either during repair maintenance when running the engine.
• NOT wear loose clothing jewelry that can catch get snagged parts moving components the Also wear all protective equipment required the job such protective hearing
• Make certain that all protective covers and guards are place and properly secured.
• Never put maintenance fluids into glass containers since glass containers can
• Report all problems a timely manner before they threaten the safety operating the vehicle.
• NOT work the engine while
• Make sure protective locks and covers are their proper place.
• NOT use high amperage electronic starting devices for jump - starting the Rely conventional battery char ging for char ging the batteries jump - start with the help a start battery .
• NOT attempt repairs you not you not have the proper tools/knowledge perform the repairs correctly , MACK recommends contacting your nearest MACK T ruck dealer for all necessary
• When starting engine after repairs have been made the fuel injection system, prepare equipment for shutting f the engine intake air and/or fuel supply (to stop the engine), case there over speed startup.
• Start the engine only from the driver Never operate the starter motor across the starter terminals the batteries this could bypass the engine neutral - start system well causing damage the electrical electronic
Compressed Air and W ater DANGER
Compressed air can cause serious personal injury . When using compressed air for cleaning, wear a protective face shield, protective clothing and protective shoes. Pressurized water could cause particles and/or hot water sprayed your direction and cause personal injury . The maximum air pressure must below psi (200 kPa) for cleaning purposes.
Asbestos Information
Note: The MACK engine and replacement parts for shipped from the factory are asbestos MACK recommends the use only genuine MACK spare Never use any parts that contain are thought contain asbestos. Exposure asbestos fibers can create serious health including
Fluid Penetration DANGER
Always use a piece paper cardboard when checking for a leak. Escaping fluid under high pressure, even a pin - hole sized leak, can penetrate body tissue, causing serious injury death. fluid injected into your skin, immediate treatment must administered a doctor familiar with this type injury .