General Information
Coolant
Under some conditions, the ethylene glycol in engine coolant
is combustible and its flame is
not
visible.
If
the ethylene
glycol does ignite,
you
will
not
see any flame,
but
you can
be
burned.
• Avoid spilling engine coolant on
the
exhaust system
or engine parts. They may be
hot
enough
to
cause the
coolant
to
Ignite and
bum
without
a visible flame.
Coolant (ethylene glycol) can cause some skin irrita-
tion and is poisonous
if
swallowed.
KEEP
OUT
OF
REACH
OF
CHILDREN.
• Do
not
remove the radiator cap
when
the
engine is
hot.
The coolant is under pressure and could scald
you.
• Keep hands and clothing
away
from
the cooling fan,
as
it
starts automatically.
If
it
contacts your skin, wash the affected areas immedi-
ately
with
soap and water.
If
it
contacts
your eyes, flush
them thoroughly
with
fresh
water
and
get
immediate medi-
cal attention.
If
it
is swallowed,
the
victim
must
be
forced
to
vomit,
then rinse
mouth
and
throat
with
fresh
water
be-
fore obtaining medical attention. Because
of
these dangers,
always store coolant in a safe place,
away
from
the reach
of
children.
1-2
Nitrogen Pressure
For shock absorbers
with
a gas-filled reservoir:
• Use
only
nitrogen
to
pressurize the shock absorber.
The use
of
an unstable gas can cause a fire or explo-
sion resulting in serious injury.
• The shock absorber contains nitrogen under high pres-
sure.
Allowing
fire
or
heat near
the
shock absorber
could lead
to
an explosion
that
could result in serious
injury.
• Failure
to
release
the
pressure from a shockabsorber
before disposing
of
it
may lead
to
a possible explo-
sion and serious injury
if
it
is heated
or
pierced.
To prevent the possibility
of
an
explosion, release the nitro-
gen by pressing the valve core. Then remove the valve stem
from the shock absorber reservoir. Dispose
of
the oil
in
a
manner acceptable
to
the Environmental Protection Agen-
cy
(EPA).
Before disposal
of
the shock absorber, release the nitrogen
by pressing the valve core. Then remove the valve stem from
the shock absorber.
Battery Hydrogen Gas & Electrolyte
• The
battery
gives
off
explosive gases; keep sparks,
flames and cigarettes
away.
Provide adequate venti-
lation
when
charging.
• The
battery
contains sulfuric acid (electrolyte). Con-
tact
with
skin
or
eyes
may
cause severe burns. Wear
protective clothing and a face shield.
-
If
electrolyte gets on your skin, flush
with
water.
-
If
electrolyte gets in your eyes, flush
with
water
for
at
least
15
minutes and call a physician im-
mediately.
• Electrolyte is poisonous.
-
If
swallowed, drinklarge quantities
of
water or milk
and
follow
with
milk
of
magnesia
or
vegetable oil
and call a physician.
KEEP
OUT
OF
REACH
OF
CHILDREN.
