Engine: Service Precautions
ENVIRONMENTAL AND SAFETY CONCERNSEnvironmental Concerns
- Used engine coolant is a controlled waste and should be disposed of properly.
- Used engine coolant contains trace amounts lead and other heavy metals which are extremely hazardous to humans and wild life.
- Do not pour used coolant into storm drains or sewers.
- Do not mix used coolant with liquid hazardous wastes, such as used engine oil, transmission fluid, or brake fluid. Many waste disposal facilities will except used coolant when mixed with other wastes.
Safety Concerns
- Never remove a radiator cap while the cooling system is hot. An overheated cooling system can store a tremendous amount of pressure and heat.
- To prevent serious personal injury, always verify that the upper radiator hose is cool and depressurized prior to removing the radiator cap.
- Do not operate engine until fan has first been inspected for cracks and/or separations. If a fan blade is found to be bent or damaged in any way, do not attempt to repair or reuse damaged part. Proper balance is essential in fan assembly operation. Balance cannot be assured once a fan assembly has been found to be bent or damaged and failure may occur during operation, creating an extremely dangerous condition. Always replace damaged fan assembly.