GENERAL INFORMATION GI-2
GENERAL INFORMATION
CAUTION
Suitable maintenance and repair proceedings are indispensable both for the safe and operationally reliable
operation of a motor vehicle and for the personal safety of the mechanic.
Many proceedings, techniques, tooling and components are known for the various maintenance works that are
required for a vehicle, and the knowledge of motor vehicle technicians differs likewise. Neither can this shop
manual anticipate all eventualities arising from this fact, nor is it intended to point out all potential risks.
Therefore, it is absolutely indispensable to make sure that neither personal safety nor the vehicle’s
roadworthiness is impaired when deviating from the instructions given here.
The following general warning instructions always have to be observed when maintaining the vehicle:
Turn off the ignition, unless otherwise stipulated.
Keep away from moving or rotating components when the engine is running.
Avoid touching of hot components (exhaust manifold, exhaust pipe, catalytic converter, muffler) in
order not to get burnt!
If for maintenance works the engine must run, then pay attention to sufficient ventilation in closed
rooms. Use suitable suctioning units to derive engine exhaust gases! Engine exhaust gases contain
carbon monoxide, which can lead to unconsciousness and to death when in higher concentration.
Batteries contain sulfuric acid (electrolyte). Avoid any contact with skin, eyes and muscous membranes,
since that acid causes severe injuries! Operators have to wear suitable protective clothing and safety
goggles according to the stipulations made by the respective professional organizations.
In the case of contact with sulfuric acid, the concerned areas have to be cleaned with much water. In the
case of contact with eyes, wash them with a lot of water and go to an ophthamologist immediately!
Always keep sulfuric acid out of reach of children!
Fuel is extremely highly inflammable and the gasses are bad for health! During maintenance, closed
rooms must always be sufficiently ventilated. Open flames, smoking or flying sparks are strictly to be
avoided!
Used oils, greases and other used lubricants are bad for health when at a longer / daily skin contact, and
they can cause skin cancer. Avoid any unnecessary skin contact and clean wetted skin areas with water
and soap after every contact.
Brake fluid is extremely bad for health. The same safety instructions apply to works with brake
fluid as in the case of sulfuric acid.
Used acids, greases, oils, brake fluid as well as fuels are hazardous waste. They must be
disposed separatedly and carefully and in accordance with the valid local regulations. This also
applies to contaminated rags and components (e.g. oil filters).
