12-2 Simple inspection and service
General precautions for servicing
the vehicle
WARNING
• Never run the engine in a poorly ventilated
area. Exhaust emissions contain carbon
monoxide, which can cause unconscious-
ness or death if breathed.
• Never smoke when servicing your vehicle
since its fuel and the gases given off by its
battery are highly flammable.
• When tilting the cab, carefully follow the
instructions in this manual. Be sure to fit
the stopper into the notch in the lock lever
to prevent the cab from dropping.
After letting the cab down, check that it is
locked securely in position. (Vehicles other
than Crew-cab models) P. 12-6
• The engine gets extremely hot when run-
ning and stays hot for some time after
being turned off. To avoid being burned,
do not touch the engine, exhaust manifold,
radiator, exhaust pipe, or other engine-
related parts until they have cooled down.
• Do not loosen the engine pressure cap
while the engine is hot. Wait for the engine
to cool down, then grip the cap with a
cloth and turn it slowly to release the inter-
nal pressure before removing it com-
pletely.
• Never crawl under the vehicle when it is
supported only by a hydraulic jack since
the jack could slip out of position and
cause the vehicle to crush you.
• The battery cables and starter cables carry
extremely high voltages. Be careful not to
short-circuit them, e.g., with a tool, since
this could cause serious injury.
• Take great care when working near the fan
and fan belt. Never touch them when they
are moving.
• Be careful not to hurt yourself on the cor-
ners of the body when performing inspec-
tions.
• The oil cooling fan in an automatic trans-
mission vehicle switches on automatically
when the fluid temperature becomes high.
Keep your hands and tools clear of it.
• Keep oily rags and other flammable items
in a safe place.
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