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Safety Information 25
During Maintenance
Remove key from ignition while working on vehicle or engine.
DO NOT allow unauthorized personnel on, around or in the vehicle when
maintenance or repair is being performed.
ț When operating the engine in an enclosed area, vent the exhaust to the
outside.
ț Before servicing your vehicle, apply the parking brakes and adequately
chock the wheels in order to prevent unintended vehicle movement. If the
service procedure requires the parking brakes to be released — recheck to
ensure that the wheels are adequately chocked to prevent any forward
and/or rearward movement.
ț DO NOT use combustible substances in or around the engine either
during repair or maintenance or when running the engine.
ț DO NOT wear loose clothing or jewelry that can catch or get snagged by
parts or moving components on the engine. Also wear all protective
equipment required by the job conditions, such as protective glasses,
hearing protection, etc.
ț Make certain that all protective covers and guards are in place and
properly secured.
ț Never put maintenance fluids into glass containers since glass containers
can break.
ț Report all problems in a timely manner before they threaten the safety of
operating the vehicle.
ț DO NOT work on the engine while it is running.
ț Make sure protective locks and covers are in their proper place.
ț DO NOT use high amperage electronic starting devices for jump-starting
the engine. Rely on conventional battery charging for charging the
batteries or jump-start with the help of a start battery.
ț DO NOT attempt repairs you do not understand. If you do not have the
proper tools/knowledge to perform the repairs correctly, Volvo
recommends contacting your nearest Volvo Truck dealer for all necessary
repairs.
ț When starting an engine after repairs have been made to the fuel or
injection system, prepare equipment for shutting off the engine intake air
and/or fuel supply (to stop the engine), in case there is an over speed on
start-up.
ț Start the engine only from the driver seat. Never operate the starter motor
across the starter terminals or the batteries as this could bypass the engine
neutral-start system as well as causing damage to the electrical or
electronic systems.
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