Technician Safety Information

GENERAL SAFETY

1. Always wear appropriate eye protection.
2. Use caution when working near the catalytic converter to prevent the possibility of burns. The temperatures within the converter can exceed 1000°F.
3. Ignition systems present a shock hazard; exercise care when performing spark test.
4. When servicing the fuel system use the following cautions:
a. Put a "CAUTION: FLAMMABLE" sign in the workshop.
b. Be sure to furnish the shop with the proper fire extinguisher.
c. Be sure to disconnect battery ground cable before any service work is done.
d. Place a suitable container under the connection to be opened.
e. Slowly open connection, allow pressure to escape, and catch spilled fuel in container.

NOTE: If available, use system bleed valve (schrader) to relieve pressure.

f. Disconnect line or hose, then plug all fittings.
g. Put any drained fuel in an explosive-proof container and put the lid on securely.
5. Flooded engines may create a potentially hazardous situation. Keep all flames, sparks and high heat sources away from flooded engines. When draining oil contaminated by fuel, make sure the vehicle is located in a safe, well ventilated area. Because of the possibility of raw fuel coming out of the spark plug holes when cranking a flooded engine after the spark plugs have been removed, the ignition system must be disabled to reduce the possibility of a spark causing ignition of the raw fuel.