Workshop Manuals Factory service & repair Land Rover
01 Range Rover Classic - 199502 01 - INTRODUCTION03 04 - GENERAL SPECIFICATION DATA04 05 - ENGINE TUNING DATA05 06 07 - GENERAL FITTING REMINDERS07 09 - LUBRICANTS, FLUIDS AND CAPACITIES08 10 - MAINTENANCE09 12 - ENGINE - Tdi10 11 12 13 12 - ENGINE - V8i14 17 - EMISSION CONTROL15 19 - FUEL SYSTEM - Tdi16 19 - FUEL SYSTEM - MFI17 19 - FUEL SYSTEM - CRUISE CONTROL - V8i18 26 - COOLING SYSTEM - Tdi19 26 - COOLING SYSTEM - V8i20 30 - MANIFOLD AND EXHAUST SYSTEM21 33 - CLUTCH22 37 - MANUAL GEARBOX - R38023 41 - TRANSFER GEARBOX - BORG WARNER24 25 44 - AUTOMATIC GEARBOX - ZF26 27 28 47 - PROPELLER SHAFTS29 51 - REAR AXLE AND FINAL DRIVE30 31 54 - FRONT AXLE AND FINAL DRIVE32 33 34 57 - STEERING35 36 37 60 - FRONT SUSPENSION38 64 - REAR SUSPENSION39 68 - AIR SUSPENSION40 70 - BRAKES - NON ABS41 70 - BRAKES - ABS42 70 - BRAKES - ELECTRONIC TRACTION CONTROL43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 74 - WHEELS AND TYRES59 75 - SUPPLEMENTARY RESTRAINT SYSTEM60 76 - CHASSIS AND BODY61 62 63 64 80 - HEATING AND VENTILATION65 82 - AIR CONDITIONING66 84 - WIPERS AND WASHERS67 86 - ELECTRICAL
Land Rover Range Rover Classic02 · 01 - INTRODUCTION
02 · General

FUEL HANDLING PRECAUTIONS

Make
Land Rover
Model
Range Rover Classic
Section
INFORMATION › FUEL HANDLING PRECAUTIONS
01 - INTRODUCTIONFUEL HANDLING PRECAUTIONS
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INTRODUCTION

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INFORMATION

FUEL HANDLING PRECAUTIONS

The following information provides basic precautions
which must be observed if fuel is to be handled safely.
It also outlines the other areas of risk which must not
be ignored.

This information is issued for basic guidance only, and
in any case of doubt, appropriate enquiries should be
made of your local Fire Officer or Fire Department.

Fuel vapour is highly flammable and in confined
spaces is also very explosive and toxic.

When fuel evaporates it produces 150 times its own
volume in vapour, which when diluted with air
becomes a readily ignitable mixture. The vapour is
heavier than air and will always fall to the lowest level.
It can readily be distributed throughout a workshop by
air current, consequently, even a small spillage of fuel
is very dangerous.

Always have a fire extinguisher containing FOAM CO

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GAS, or POWDER close at hand when handling fuel,
or when dismantling fuel systems and in areas where
fuel containers are stored.

WARNING: lt is imperative that the battery
is not disconnected during fuel system
repairs as arcing at the battery terminal

could ignite fuel vapour in the atmosphere.
Always disconnect the vehicle battery BEFORE
carrying out work on the fuel system.

Whenever fuel is being handled, transferred or
stored, or when fuel systems are being dismantled
all forms of ignition must be extinguished or
removed, any leadlamps used must be flame proof
and kept clear of spillage.

No one should be permitted to repair components
associated with fuel without first having had fuel
system training.

Hot fuel handling precautions

WARNING: Before commencing any
operation requiring fuel to be drained from
the fuel tank, the following procedure must

be adhered to:

1. Allow sufficient time for the fuel to cool, thus

avoiding contact with hot fuels.

2. Vent the system by removing the fuel filler cap in

a well ventilated area. Refit the filler cap until the
commencement of fuel drainage.

Fuel transfer

WARNING: Fuel must not be extracted or
drained from any vehicle while it is
standing over a pit.

The transfer of fuel from the vehicle fuel tank must be
carried out in a well ventilated area. An approved
transfer tank must be used according to the transfer
tank manufacturer’s instructions and local regulations,
including attention to grounding of tanks.

Fuel tank removal

A FUEL VAPOUR warning label must be attached to
the fuel tank upon removal from the vehicle.

Fuel tank repair

Under no circumstances should a repair to any tank
be attempted.

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