Environment and safety Hot surfaces and fluids Batteries WARNING! WARNING! There is always a risk of sustaining burns when an engine is hot. Particularly hot parts are ex- haust manifolds, turbochargers, oil sumps, hot coolant and oil in pipes and hoses. The batteries contain highly corrosive sulphuric acid. Take care to protect your eyes, skin and clothes when charging or handling batteries. Wear protective gloves and goggles. If sulphuric acid comes in contact with the skin: Wash with soap and plenty of water. If it gets in your eyes: Rinse immediately with plenty of wa- ter and seek medical attention. Lifting the engine Always use the engine lifting eyes.
Always check that lifting accessories are in good condi- tion and are designed to lift the weight. Optional equipment on the engine can change the centre of gravity. This means that it may be necessary to use additional lifting devices to bal- ance the engine correctly and lift it safely. Environment Always hand in used batteries to an authorised waste disposal contractor. WARNING! Electrical system Never work underneath a suspended engine! The engine must be switched off and the power disconnected using the master switch or battery master switch before working on the electrical system. External power supplies to extra equip- ment on the engine must also be disconnected. IMPORTANT!
Scania recommends that Scania spare parts are used for the fuel and electrical systems. Scania spare parts are designed to minimise the risk of fire and explosion. OPM 300 en-GB 9 © Scania CV AB 2015, Sweden