Safety instructions D When working on the electrical system, first disconnect the earth cable of the battery and reconnect this last to prevent short circuits. D Observe the manufacturer’s instructions for handling batteries. Caution: Battery acid is toxic and caustic. Battery gases are explosive. D When performing welding work, observe the “Notes for welders”. 2. Regulations designed to prevent damage to engine and premature wear D Prior to repairing the engine, clean it thoroughly. Ensure that dirt, sand or foreign matter will not get into the engine during repair work. D If engine operation is disrupted, immediately determine the cause and have it remedied to prevent addi- tional damage.
D Always use genuine MAN parts only. Installation of “equally” good parts from other suppliers may cause severe damage for which the workshop carrying out the work is responsible. D Never allow the engine to run dry, i.e. without lubricant or coolant. Appropriate notices must be attached to engines that are not ready for operation. D Only use operating materials (fuel, engine oil, antifreeze and anticorrosion agents) approved by MAN. Ensure that everything is kept clean. Diesel fuel must be free of water. D Do not fill engine oil beyond the max. notch on the dipstick. Do not exceed the maximum per- mitted operating inclination of the engine. Non-observance can lead to severe engine damage.
D Control and monitoring devices (charge control, oil pressure, coolant temperature) must be in perfect working order. D Observe the instructions for operating the alternator; see chapter “Maintenance and care” in the Operator’s Manual. 3. Regulations designed to prevent pollution Engine oil and filter cartridges and elements, fuel / fuel filters D Old oil must be passed on for recycling. D Ensure without fail that oil and Diesel fuel will not get into the sewerage system or the ground. Caution: Danger of contaminating potable water! D Treat used filter inserts and cartridges as hazardous waste. Coolant D Treat undiluted corrosion protection agents and / or antifreeze as hazardous waste.
D When disposing of used coolant, the regulations issued by the relevant local authorities must be ob- served. 7