Introduction
Safety
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• Do not change the application or specification of the engine. Install the engine in accordance with
recommendations made in the Engine Installation Manual. – Do not lift heavy objects on your own, use
lifting equipment or obtain the help of an assistant.
• Do not smoke when adding fuel to the tank or working in the engine bay area.
• Always clean up spilt fluids, dispose of fluids, contaminated material etc. in accordance with local
regulations. Do not pollute drains or the ground. – Use the right tools for the job. – Always make the
equipment safe before completing any maintenance tasks, for instance disconnect the battery so that the
engine can not be started.
• Allow engine components to cool before attempting any maintenance tasks, components such as the
exhaust can become extremely hot.
• Do not adjust the engine, or add fuel, oil whilst it is running unless procedures in this manual instruct
you to do so.
• Do not siphon fluids by mouth.
• Operate the engine in well ventilated areas, if using indoors then a purpose designed exhaust fume
extraction unit may be needed. – Keep other people at a safe distance when operating the engine or
equipment.
• Do not operate an engine if the safety guard (when applicable) has been removed.
• Vapours from solvents, thinners and adhesives can be high flammable. In addition to fire risk, they can
be toxic and in certain conditions cause unconsciousness, or death if inhaled. Use these items in well
ventilated areas.
• Seek medical advice immediately if your skin contacts high pressure fuel.
• Make sure the engine is operated by one person correctly positioned at the controls.
• Do not operate the engine at high speeds with no load applied.
• Make sure you have adequate fire fighting equipment in your workshop, repair area. Contact your local
fire prevention officer for advice.
• Turbocharger impeller blades operate at extremely high revolutions and the turbocharger unit becomes
very hot. Allow the unit to cool before completing any maintenance. Keep tools and objects away from
the impeller when the unit is operating.
• Use only JCB recommended parts. These parts have been designed to give the engine its optimum
performance. Using spurious parts may affect the integrity of the engine.
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