Owner maintenance
SAFETYINTHEGARAGE
Poisonous liquids
Most liquids and lubricants used in motor
vehicles are poisonous and should not be
consumed, or brought into contact with open
wounds. These include: batteryacid,
anti-freeze, brake and power steering fluid, as
well as petrol, diesel, engine oil and
Whenever you carry out maintenance on
your vehicle, the following safety
precautions should be observed at all times.
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ALWAYS keep hands, tools and items of
clothing clear of all drive belts and pulleys.
DONOTtouch exhaust or cooling system
components until they are cool.
windscreen washer additives.
For your own safety, ALWAYS read and obey
all instructions printed on labels and
containers.
DONOTtouch electricalleads or
components with the starter switch turned
on.
Used engine oil
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NEVER leave the engine running in an
unventilated area - exhaust gases are
poisonous and contain carbon monoxide,
which can cause unconsciousness and
may even be fatal.
Prolonged contact with engine oil can cause
serious skin disorders, including dermatitis
and skin cancer. ALWAYS wash thoroughly
after contact.
It is illegalto pollute drains, water courses or
soil with toxic chemicals such as used engine
oil. ALWAYS dispose of vehicle liquids and
lubricants, at authorised waste disposal sites
or at garages which provide facilities for the
receipt of discharged batteries, used engine
oil and toxic chemicals. If in doubt, contact
your Local Authority for advice.
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DONOTwork beneath the vehicle with the
wheel change lifting jackas the only
means of support.
Ensure sparks and naked lights are kept
away from the engine and battery
compartments.
PROTECTTHEENVIRONMENT!
WARNING
Remember; cooling fans and air
conditioning system condenser fans (if
fitted), may continue to operate after the
engine is switched off. Always wait until the
fans have completely stopped moving before
working in the engine compartment.
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| Categories | Land Rover, Land Rover Defender 110, Land Rover Defender 130, Land Rover Defender 90 |
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| Tags | Land Rover |
| Model Year | 1997 |
| Download File |
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| Language | English |
| Product Name | Defender 90, 110, 130 |
| Product Brand | Land Rover |
| Applicable to Country | Australia |
| Document File Type | |
| Publisher | landrover.com |
| Wikipedia's Page | http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Land_Rover |
| Copyright | Attribution Non-commercial |
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