SERIES 40 ENGINE OPERATOR'S GUIDE To avoid injury from flames, explosion, and toxicants when using ether, the following precautions must be taken: To avoid injury from flames, explosion, and toxicants when using ether, the following precautions must be taken: Always wear goggles when testing. Do not smoke when servicing ether system. If fluid enters the eyes or if fumes irritate the eyes, wash eyes with large quantities of clean water for 15 minutes. A physician, preferably an eye specialist, should be contacted. Work in well-ventilated area. Do not work near open flames, pilot flames (gas or oil heaters), or sparks.
Do not weld or carry an open flame near the ether system if you smell ether or otherwise suspect a leak. Contents of cylinder are under pressure. Store cylinders in a cool dry area. Do not incinerate, puncture or attempt to remove cores from cylinders. 5. Observe the following cautions when jump starting an engine, charging a battery, or working with the vehicle/application electrical system: To avoid injury from accidental engine startup while servicing the engine, disconnect/disable the starting system. All information subject to change without notice. (Rev. May 2004) 7 DDC-SVC-MAN-0057 0305 Copyright © 2003 DETROIT DIESEL CORPORATION