DEFENDER
INTRODUCTION
FUEL HANDLING PRECAUTIONS
The following information provides basic precautions which must be observed if fuel is to be handled safely. It
also outlines t he other areas of risk which must not be ignored.
This
is issued for basic guidance only, and in any case of doubt, appropriate enquiries should be
made of your local fire station.
Fuel vapour is highly flammable and in confined spaces is also very explosive and toxic.
When fuel evaporates it produces 150 times its own volume in vapour, which when diluted with air becomes
a readily ignitable mixture. The vapour is heavier than air and will always fall to the lowest level. It can readily
be distributed throughout a workshop by air current, consequently, even a small spillage of fuel is very
dangerous.
Always have a fire extinguisher containing F O A M CO GAS, or POWDER close at hand when handling fuel,
or when dismantling fuel systems and in areas where fuel containers are stored.
WARNING: It is imperative that the battery is not disconnected during fuel system repairs as arcing at
the battery terminal could ignite
vapour in the atmosphere. Always disconnect the vehicle battery
BEFORE carrying out work on a fuel system. Whenever fuel is being handled, transferred or stored, or
when fuel systems are being dismantled all forms of ignition must be extinguished or removed, any
head-lamps used must be flameproof and kept clear of spillage.
NO ONE SHOULD BE
TO
COMPONENTS ASSOCIATED WITH FUEL WITHOUT FIRST
HAVING H A D SPECIALIST TRAINING.
HOT FUEL HANDLING
Before commencing any operation requiring fuel drainage from fuel tanks, the following procedures should
be adhered to.
1.
2.
Allow sufficient time for t he fuel t o cool, thus avoiding contact with hot fuels.
in well ventilated area. Replace cap until commencement of tank
Vent system by removing
drainage.
FUEL TRANSFER
WARNING: Fuel must not be extracted or drained from any vehicle while it is standing over a pit.
The transfer of fuel from the vehicle fuel tank must be carried out in a well ventilated area. An approved
transfer tank must be used according t o the transfer tank manufacturef instructions and local regulations,
including attention to grounding of tanks.
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FUEL TANK REMOVAL
A fuel vapour label should be attached t o the fuel tank upon removal from the vehicle.
FUEL TANK REPAIR
Under no circumstances should a repair t o any tank be attempted.
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| Categories | Land Rover, Land Rover Defender 110, Land Rover Defender 130, Land Rover Defender 90 |
|---|---|
| Tags | Land Rover |
| Model Year | 1990 |
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| Document Type | Workshop Manual |
| Language | English |
| Product Name | Defender 90, 110, 130 Td5, Tdi, V8 |
| Product Brand | Land Rover |
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| Publisher | landrover.com |
| Wikipedia's Page | http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Land_Rover |
| Copyright | Attribution Non-commercial |
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