Jacobsen Eclipse 322 Repair Manual - Handle Fuel Safely
SAFETY
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Handle Fuel Safely
Handle fuel with care—it is highly flammable.
WARNING
Store fuel according to local, state, or federal ordinances
and recommendations from your fuel supplier.
Never overfill or allow the tank to become empty.
Use clean, fresh fuel.
Do not fill above the fuel filler neck.
Store Volatile and Hazardous
Materials Safely
Store volatile materials (gasoline, diesel fuel, oil, etc.) in
approved containers that are clearly marked. Containers
should be stored in an approved safety cabinet away
from possible sources of ignition. Storage areas and
cabinets should be well ventilated to prevent the possible
build-up of fumes.
Handle Chemical Products
Safely
WARNING
Routine service often requires the use of various
chemical products, including lubricants and cleaning
solutions. Many of these chemicals are flammable and
can pose health risks if not handled properly.
• Never mix chemicals. Mixing chemicals can produce
toxic or explosive results.
• Follow the manufacturer’s recommendations for safe
usage and handling of the product.
• Various materials may pose a health hazard if used
incorrectly. A Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS)
contains important information regarding proper
handling and health hazards, as well as emergency
response procedures. Contact the chemical
manufacturer to obtain an MSDS for the chemical
product.
Service Cooling System Safely
WARNING
WARNING
Always dispose of used engine coolant properly. (See
“Dispose of Waste Materials Safely” on page 1-11.)
• Never remove the fuel cap from the fuel tank,
or add fuel, when the engine is running or
while the engine is hot.
• Do not smoke when handling fuel. Never fill
or drain the fuel tank indoors.
• Do not spill fuel. Clean spilled fuel
immediately.
• Never handle or store fuel containers near an
open flame or any device that may create
sparks and ignite the fuel or fuel vapors.
• Be sure to reinstall and tighten fuel cap
securely.
• Use an approved container; the spout must fit
inside the fuel filler neck. Avoid using cans
and funnels to transfer fuel.
Exposure to chemical products could result in
serious injury. Handle chemical products with
care. Refer to the chemical manufacturer’s
Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) for information
regarding health hazards, safe handling, and
emergency response procedures.
Engine coolant is hot and under pressure! Allow
the cooling system to cool completely before
performing service.
Rotate the filler cap 1/2-turn counterclockwise
and allow pressure to vent before removing filler
cap.
Failure to follow appropriate safety precautions
may result in death or serious injury.
Contact with anti-freeze can damage your skin.
Use gloves when working with anti-freeze. If you
come in contact with anti-freeze, wash it off
immediately.