Safety instructions

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Jacking

The recommended jacking points are given in LIFTING AND TOWING.

Always ensure that any lifting apparatus has adequate load and safety capacity for the weight to be lifted.

Ensure the vehicle is standing on level ground prior to lifting or jacking.

Apply the handbrake and chock the wheels.

Never rely on a jack as the sole means of support when working beneath the vehicle. Use additional safety supports beneath the vehicle.

Do not leave tools, lifting equipment, spilt oil, etc. around or on the work bench area.

Brake shoes and pads

WARNING: Always fit the correct grade and specification of brake linings and renew brake pads and brake shoes in axle sets only.

Brake hydraulics

Observe the following recommendations when working on the brake system:

• Always use two spanners when loosening or tightening brake pipe or hose connections.
• Ensure that hoses run in a natural curve and are not kinked or twisted.
• Fit brake pipes securely in their retaining clips and ensure that the pipe cannot contact a potential chafing point.
• Containers used for hydraulic fluid must be kept absolutely clean.
• Do not store hydraulic brake fluid in an unsealed container, it will absorb water and in this condition would be dangerous to use due to a lowering of its boiling point.
• Do not allow hydraulic brake fluid to be contaminated with mineral oil, or put new brake fluid in a container which has previously contained mineral oil.
• Do not re-use brake fluid removed from the system.
• Always use clean brake fluid or a recommended alternative to clean hydraulic components.
• After disconnection of brake pipes and hoses, immediately fit suitable blanking caps or plugs to prevent the ingress of dirt.
• Only use the correct brake fittings with compatible threads.
• Absolute cleanliness must be observed when working with hydraulic components.

WARNING: It is imperative that the correct brake fittings are used and that threads of components are compatible.

Cooling system caps and plugs

Extreme care is necessary when removing engine coolant caps and plugs when the engine is hot and especially if it is overheated. To avoid the possibility of scalding allow the engine to cool before attempting coolant cap or plug removal.