SAFETY SUMMARY

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SAFETY SUMMARY

This list summarizes critical WARNINGS in this Technical Bulletin. They are repeated here to let you know

how important they are. Study these WARNINGS carefully; they can save your life and the lives of

personnel with whom you work. Also, you should become familiar with all the warnings in the appropriate

technical manuals for each engine/transmission that you are working on.

WARNING

Solvents can burn easily, can give off harmful vapors, and are

harmful to skin and clothing. To avoid injury or death, keep away

from open fire and use in well-ventilated area. If solvent gets on skin

or clothing, wash immediately with soap and water.

WARNING

Hanging loads can kill or injure you. Keep away from hanging loads

and overhead equipment. Keep hands out of area while power plant

is being lifted or lowered on power plant stand.

WARNING

Noises from the exhaust without muffler can damage hearing of

personnel. All personnel MUST WEAR DOUBLE HEARING

PROTECTION whether exhaust system is used or not.

WARNING

The turbocharger can grind off part or all of your hand. Place a

screen or some type of guard over turbocharger intake manifold if

air cleaner system is not used.

WARNING

Engine exhaust fumes contain deadly poisonous gases. Exhaust gases

are most dangerous in places with poor airflow. Direct engine

exhaust up and away from personnel whether exhaust system is used

or not.

WARNING

Gas from batteries can explode and injure you Do not have open

flames, make sparks, or smoke near batteries. Battery acid can burn

or blind you. Do not get acid on your skin or eyes.

WARNING

Battery posts and cables touched by metal objects can short circuit

and burn or injure you. Use caution when you work with tools or

other metal objects. Do NOT wear jewelry when you work on

electrical systems.

WARNING

Sparks from static electricity can cause a fire or explosion. Metal

nozzle must touch metal in filler neck when fueling the powerplant

test stand, or a ground wire must be used.