Precautions against damage

Dispose of waste in accordance with the following guidelines:

• Fuel, hydraulic fluid, anti-freeze and oil: keep separate and dispose of to specialist contractor.
• Refrigerant: collect in specialist equipment and reuse.
• Detergents: safe to pour down the foul drain if diluted.
• Paint, thinners: keep separate and dispose of to specialist contractor.
• Components: send back to supplier for refurbishment, or disassemble and reuse any suitable parts. Dispose of the remainder in ordinary waste.
• Small parts: reuse any suitable parts, dispose of the remainder in ordinary waste.
• Metals: can be sold if kept separate from general waste.
• Tyres: keep separate and dispose of to specialist contractor.
• Packaging: compact as much as possible and dispose of in ordinary waste.
• Asbestos-containing: keep separate and dispose of to specialist contractor.
• Oily and fuel wastes (e.g. rags, used spill kit material): keep separate and dispose of to specialist contractor.
• Air filters: keep separate and dispose of to specialist contractor.
• Rubber/plastics: dispose of in ordinary waste.
• Hoses: dispose of in ordinary waste.
• Batteries: keep separate and dispose of to specialist contractor.
• Airbags - explosives: keep separate and dispose of to specialist contractor.
• Electrical components: send back to supplier for refurbishment, or disassemble and reuse any suitable parts. Dispose of the remainder in ordinary waste.
• Electronic components: send back to supplier for refurbishment, or disassemble and reuse any suitable parts. Dispose of the remainder in ordinary waste.
• Catalysts: can be sold if kept separate from general waste.
• Used spill-absorbing material: keep separate and dispose of to specialist contractor.
• Office waste: recycle paper and toner and ink cartridges, dispose of the remainder in ordinary waste.

PRECAUTIONS AGAINST DAMAGE

Always fit wing and seat covers before commencing work.

Avoid spilling brake fluid or battery acid on paintwork. Wash off with water immediately if this occurs.

Disconnect the battery earth lead before starting work, see ELECTRICAL PRECAUTIONS.

Always use the recommended service tool or a satisfactory equivalent where specified.

Protect exposed bearing and sealing surfaces and screw threads from damage.