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SAFETY INFORMATION
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Owner’s Manual and Service Guide
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equipped, is closed, following vehicle manufacturer's rec-
ommended practice.
(e) Before disconnecting any part of the fuel system of
LP/CNG powered vehicles, close the fuel cylinder valve
and run the engine until fuel in the system is depleted,
the engine stops running, and is allowed to cool
(f) Disconnect battery(s).
(g) Operation to check performance of the vehicle
shall be conducted in an authorized area where suitable
conditions exist, free of vehicular and pedestrian traffic.to
cool.
(h) Before returning the vehicle to service, follow the
vehicle manufacturer's recommended procedures.
(i) Avoid fire hazards and have fire protection equip-
ment present in the work area. Do not use an open flame
to check level or leakage of fuel, battery electrolyte, or
coolant.
(j) Properly ventilate the work area in accordance with
applicable regulations or local ordinances.
(k) Handle fuel cylinders carefully. Physical damage,
such as dents, scrapes, or gouges, may dangerously
weaken cylinders and make them unsafe for use.
(l) Brake mechanisms, steering mechanisms, speed
and directional control mechanisms, warning devices,
electrical systems, governors, guards, exhaust system,
and safety devices shall be inspected regularly and
maintained in accordance with the vehicle manufac-
turer's recommended procedures.
(m) Vehicles or devices designed and approved for
hazardous area operation shall be inspected to ensure
that maintenance preserves the original approved oper-
ating features.
(n) Fuel systems shall be checked for leaks and condi-
tion of parts. If a leak is found, action shall be taken to
prevent the use of the vehicle until the cause of the leak
has been repaired.
(o) The vehicle manufacturer's capacity, operation,
and maintenance instruction plates, tags, and safety
labels shall be maintained in legible condition.
(p) Batteries, motors, speed and directional control-
lers, limit switches, protective devices, electrical conduc-
tors/insulators, and connections shall be inspected and
maintained in accordance with vehicle manufacturer's
recommended procedures.
(q) Vehicles shall be kept in a clean condition to mini-
mize fire hazards and facilitate the detection of compo-
nents needing service.
(r) Hydraulic systems, if so equipped, shall be
checked for leaks and condition of parts. Keep body and
hands away from pin hole leaks or nozzles that eject
hydraulic fluid under high pressure. Use paper or card-
board, not hands, to search for leaks.
(s) Modifications and additions which affect capacity
and safe machine operation shall not be performed with-
out vehicle manufacturer's prior written authorization.
Where authorized modifications have been made, the
controlling party shall ensure that capacity, operation,
warning, and maintenance instruction plates, tags, and
safety labels are changed accordingly.
(t) Care shall be taken to ensure that all replacement
parts are interchangeable with the original parts and of a
specification at least equal to that provided in the original
equipment.
End of SAE J2258 DEC 2003, Part II