Danger ! | 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. | |
| Procedure for a damaged or leaky air conditioning system | ||
| Check | ||
1 | Start engine and switch on stationary air conditioning | ||
2 | Check stationary air conditioner for proper operation | Run engine at idle speed for about 4 minutes then check all the relevant component functions for proper operation of the air conditioning. | |
3 | Check temperature of refrigerant line by hand | The refrigerant feed line should be cold and the refrigerant return line warm. | |
4 | Turn off engine |