52 Fuel System Fuel Safety Reminders DANGER WARNING A diesel engine will operate on any fuel which enters the cylinder, whether it is from the injectors or from the air intake system. Therefore, if any solvent is used to flush out the air cleaner element, the engine may over speed during start-up. Engine damage, severe injury and/or death from burns or explosion may occur. If a fuel leak is detected, stop the engine immediately. The vapors from hot fuel are highly flammable which may result in a fire. WARNING DO NOT store fuel containers in the vehicle. They may leak, explode and cause or feed a fire. Empty or full, they present a hazard that may lead to burns in the event of a fire.
DANGER DO NOT mix gasoline or alcohol with diesel oil fuel. This mixture can cause an explosion and result in severe personal injury or death. DANGER DO NOT remove the fuel tank cap near an open flame. Diesel fumes are combustible and can cause an explosion of fire resulting in severe personal injury or death.