1. GENERAL INFORMATION/TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS SYM
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GENERAL SAFETY
Carbon monoxide
If you must run your engine, ensure the place is
well ventilated. Never run your engine in a
closed area. Run your engine in an open area, if
you have to run your engine in a closed area, be
sure to use an extractor.
Caution
Gasoline
Gasoline is a low ignition point and explosive
material. Work in a well-ventilated place, no
flame or spark should be allowed in the work
place or where gasoline is being stored.
Caution
Used engine oil
Caution
Hot components
Caution
Battery
Caution
Brake shoe
Do not use an compressed air or a dry brush to
clean components of the brake system, use a
vacuum cleaner or the equivalent to avoid
asbestos dust flying.
Caution
Brake fluid
Caution
Exhaust contains toxic gas which may cause
one to lose consciousness and even result in
death.
yBattery emits explosive gases; flame is
strictly prohibited. Keep the place well
ventilated when charging the battery.
yBattery contains sulfuric acid (electrolyte)
which can cause serious burns so be careful
do not be spray on your eyes or skin. If you
get battery acid on your skin, flush it off
immediately with water. If you get battery
acid in your eyes, flush it off immediately
with water, then go to hospital to see an
ophthalmologist.
yIf you swallow it by mistake, drink a lot of
water or milk, and take some laxative such
as castor oil or vegetable oil, and then go to
see a doctor.
yKeep electrolyte beyond reach of children.
Gasoline is highly flammable, and may explode
under some conditions, keep it away from
children.
Prolonged contact with used engine oil (or
transmission oil) may cause skin cancer
although it might not be verdict. Inhaling asbestos dust may cause disorders
and cancer of the breathing system.
Spilling brake fluid on painted, plastic, or rubber
parts may cause damage to the parts. Place a
clean towel on the above-mentioned parts for
protection when servicing the brake system.
Keep brake fluid beyond reach of children.
Components of the engine and exhaust system
can become extremely hot after engine running.
They remain very hot even after the engine has
been stopped for some time. When performing
service work on these parts, wear insulated
gloves and wait until cooling off.
