FREE REPAIR MANUALS & LABOR GUIDES 1982-2013 Vehicles
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Technician Safety Information

TECHNICIAN SAFETY INFORMATION

WARNING: ENGINES PRODUCE CARBON MONOXIDE THAT IS ODORLESS, CAUSES SLOWER REACTION TIME, AND CAN LEAD TO SERIOUS INJURY. WHEN THE ENGINE IS OPERATING KEEP SERVICE AREAS WELL VENTILATED OR ATTACH THE VEHICLE EXHAUST SYSTEM TO THE SHOP EXHAUST REMOVAL SYSTEM.

Set the parking brake to block the wheels; before testing 01' repairing the vehicle. If is especially important to block the wheels on front - wheel drive vehicles: tile parking brake does not bold the drive wheels.

Some operations in this manual require that. hydraulic tubes, hoses, and fittings, disconnect for inspection or testing, purposes. These systems. when fully charged, contain fluid at high pressure.

Before disconnecting any hydraulic tubes. hoses, arid fittings, be sure that the system is fully pressurized.

When servicing a vehicle always wear eye protection and remove any metal jewelry such as watch bands or bracelets that might make an inadvertently electrical contact.

When diagnosing a Transmission system problem, it is important to follow approved procedures where applicable. These procedures can be told in the service information. Following these procedures is very important to the safety of individuals performing diagnostic tests.