| Check | ||
Warning | Risk of injury. Skin or eye injuries may result when handling hot or glowing objects. | Wear protective gloves, protective clothing and safety glasses, if necessary. | |
1 | Check condition of the complete exhaust system regarding damages and correct fixture | Remove, if equipped, thermal/acoustic guards | |
2 | Check if pipe joint clamps are well tightened and whether the ends are overlapping sufficiently (check for traces of rusting) | ||
Warning | Risk of accident from vehicle starting off by itself when engine running. Risk of injury (bruises and burns) resulting from working on the engine while it is being started or when it is running. | Secure vehicle to prevent it from starting off by itself. Wear closed and snug-fitting work clothes. Do not touch hot or rotating parts. | |
3 | Run engine at idle speed, cover exhaust tube outlet with adequate means (plugs, plates or similar) until, if possible, a high exhaust pressure is produced | ||
4 | Check exhaust system for eventual leaks, mainly between admission manifold and cylinder head, flange, engine brake, turbocharger, muffler and clamped joints | If necessary, retighten. | |
5 | Shut down the engine and assemble the thermal/acoustic guards if available |
Documenti citati
- as0000z000201a Pericolo di lesioni alla pelle e agli occhi nel maneggiare oggetti caldi o incandescenti
- as0000z000501a Pericolo di infortunio per l'avviamento fortuito del veicolo con motore in funzione. Pericolo d'infortuni a causa di schiacciamenti o ustioni in caso di interventi durante l'avviamento o il motore acceso