Warning

WARNING

All operations are to be carried out with utmost care and attention to avoid personal injuries.

The engine compartment contains many moving parts, high temperature components and live wires. Attain to the following precautions scrupulously when performing operations in the engine compartment:

• Switch off the engine and wait for it to cool.
• Do not smoke.
• Do not use naked flames.
• Make sure there is a fire extinguisher at hand.

Specific tools are required for some procedures. The use of these tools is indispensable to ensure safety.

Follow the workshop safety rules. Where required and specified in this handbook, adopt special care to avoid hazards.

When using chemical products, attain to the instructions shown on the safety papers the supplier must provide the user.

WARNINGS

All operations are to be carried out with utmost attention and care to avoid damage to components.

To free parts that are stuck, knock lightly with an aluminium or lead hammer for ferrous materials; use a wooden or resin hammer for parts in light alloy.

When removing, check that parts, which should be marked, bear reference marks.

When reassembling, lubricate the parts where necessary to avoid seizing during the initial period of operation.

When reassembling it is most important to respect the torques and setting data.

When refitting, always replace seal gaskets, oil rings, spring washers, safety plates, self locking nuts and all parts that are worn.