Land Rover Defender: Health and Safety Precautions
DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION
INTRODUCTION
Modern vehicles contain many materials and liquids which if not handled with care can be hazardous to both personal health and the environment. Also, many of the procedures associated with vehicle maintenance and repair involve physical hazards or other risks to health.
This subsection lists some of these hazardous operations and the materials and equipment associated with them.
Precautions necessary to avoid these hazards are identified.
The list is not exhaustive and all operations and procedures and the handling of materials, should be completed with health and safety in mind.
Before using any product the Materials Safety Data Sheet supplied by the manufacturer or supplier should be consulted.
WARNINGS:
- Many liquids and other substances used in motor vehicles are poisonous and should under no circumstances be consumed and should, as far as possible, be kept from contact with the skin. These liquids and substances include acid, anti-freeze, brake fluid, fuel, windscreen washer additives, lubricants, refrigerants and various adhesives.
- Observe due care when working on or near hot components. This may
include, but is not limited to:
- Exhaust systems
- Emissions control systems
- Cooling systems
- Climate control systems
- Braking systems
- Lubrication systems
- Vehicle powertrain systems
- Electric vehicle systems.
- Acids and Alkalis
- Adhesives and Sealants
- Chemical Materials
- Electrical Equipment
- Fluoroelastomers (Synthetic Rubber)
- Lubricants and Greases
- Waste Management
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Acids and Alkalis
For example - alkalis such as caustic soda used in cleaning materials; acids
such as sulphuric acid used in batteries.
Both alkalis and acids are irritant and corrosive to the skin, eyes, nose and
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Adhesives and Sealants
Many adhesives and sealants are highly flammable - OBSERVE NO SMOKING POLICY.
These items, should be
stored in flameproof cabinets in No Smoking areas. Cleanliness and tidiness in
use should be obse
Chemical Materials
All chemical materials should always be used with caution and stored and
handled with care. They may be toxic,
harmful, corrosive, irritant or highly flammable and give rise to hazardous
fumes and d
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Battery
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING
PRINCIPLES OF OPERATION
For a detailed description of the battery system and operation, refer to the
relevant Description and Operation section
of the workshop manual REFER to: Battery, Mounting and Cables - [+] Non-Electric
Vehicles.
INSPECTION AND VERIFICATION
CAUTION:
Diag
Description
TRANSMISSION
The transmission comprises the main casing which houses all of the
transmission components. The main casing also
incorporates an integral torque converter housing.
A fluid pan is attached to the lower face of the main housing and is secured
with bolts. The fluid pan is sealed to the
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