Chapter 1 BASIC SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
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Service battery
Handle the battery correctly
• Never use flames or allow
sparks to generate near the bat-
tery. The battery releases flam-
mable hydrogen gas and
oxygen gas. Any flames or
sparks in the vicinity could
cause an explosion.
• Do not use the battery the fluid level of which is low-
ered below the lower limit line. Sustained use of the
battery could result in an explosion.
• Do not short the battery terminals with a tool or
other metal object.
• When disconnecting battery cables, always remove
the cable from the negative (-) terminal first. When
reconnecting the cables, attach the cable to the pos-
itive (+) terminal first.
• Charge the battery in a well-ventilated area, with all
filling hole plugs removed.
• Make sure the cable clamps are securely installed
on the battery terminals. A loose cable clamp can
cause sparks that may result in an explosion.
• Before servicing electrical components or conduct-
ing electric welding, set the battery switch to the
[Open/OFF] position or disconnect the cable from
the negative (-) battery terminal to cut off the electri-
cal current.
• Electrolyte (battery fluid) contains dilute sulfuric
acid. Careless handling of the battery can lead to
the loss of sight and/or skin burns. Also, keep the
battery fluid off the mouth.
• Wear protective goggles and rubber gloves when
working with the battery (when adding water, charg-
ing, etc.).
• If electrolyte is spilled onto the skin or clothing,
immediately wash it away with lots of water. Use
soap to thoroughly clean.
• The battery fluid can cause blindness if splashing
into the eyes. If it gets into the eyes, immediately
flush it away with plenty of clean fresh water, and
seek immediate medical attention.
• If the battery fluid is accidentally swallowed, gargle
with plenty of water, then drink lots of water, and
seek immediate medical attention.
When abnormality occurs
Do not add coolant immediately
after a sudden stop due to over-
heating
If the engine stops suddenly or if you have no choice
but to stop the engine suddenly due to overheating, do
not add coolant immediately.
Adding water while the engine is hot can damage
parts such as cylinder heads due to a sudden drop of
temperature. Add coolant gradually after the engine
has completely cooled.
Avoid immediate restart after
abnormal stop
If the engine stops abnormally, do not restart the
engine immediately. If the engine stops with an alarm,
check and remedy the cause of the problem before
restarting. Sustained use of the engine without any
remedy could result in serious engine problems.
Avoid continuous engine oper-
ation at low oil pressure
If an abnormal engine oil pressure drop is indicated,
stop the engine immediately, and inspect the lubrica-
tion system to locate the cause. Continuous engine
operation with low oil pressure could cause bearings
and other parts to seize.
If the fan belt breaks, stop the
engine immediately
If the fan belt breaks, stop the engine immediately.
Continuous engine operation with the broken fan belt
could cause the engine to overheat and thereby the
coolant to boil into steam, which may gush out from
the reserve tank or radiator, and cause personal inju-
ries.
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