2001 Pioneer 900 Gasoline Vehicle Maintenance and Service Manual Page 13-1
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SECTION 13 – FE350 ENGINE
∆ DANGER
• Gasoline vapors – Flammable – Do not smoke! Keep sparks and flames away from vehicle and
service area. Tools, wires and metal objects can cause sparks when “shorted” across a
battery. Insulated tools should be used. Extreme care should be taken when disconnecting or
reconnecting the battery. When wires are disconnected, be sure to keep them away from
battery terminals and other wires. Service only in well-ventilated areas.
• Do not operate vehicle in an enclosed area without proper ventilation. The engine produces
carbon monoxide, which is an odorless, deadly poison.
∆ WARNING
• Only trained technicians should repair or service this vehicle. Anyone doing even simple
repairs or service should have knowledge and experience in electrical and mechanical
repair.
• Follow the procedures exactly as stated in this manual, and heed all DANGER, WARNING, and
CAUTION statements in this manual as well as those affixed to the vehicle.
• Follow the procedures exactly as stated in this manual, and heed all DANGER, WARNING, and
CAUTION statements in this manual as well as those affixed to the vehicle.
• Wear safety glasses or approved eye protection while servicing vehicle. Wear a full face shield
and rubber gloves when working with batteries.
• Turn key switch OFF, place Forward/Reverse handle in the NEUTRAL position, and remove key
before servicing the vehicle.
• Moving parts! Do not attempt to service the vehicle while it is running.
• Use insulated tools when working near batteries or electrical connections. Use extreme
caution to avoid shorting of components or wiring.
• Frame ground – Do not allow tools or other metal objects to contact frame when
disconnecting battery cables or other electric wiring. Never allow a positive wire to touch the
vehicle frame, engine, or any other metal component.
• To avoid unintentionally starting the vehicle:
- Disconnect the battery cables, negative cable (–) first. See Figure 12-1, Section 12,
- Disconnect the spark plug wire from the spark plug.
• Lift only one end of the vehicle at a time. Before lifting, unload cargo bed, lock the brakes and
chock the wheels that remain on the floor. Use a suitable lifting device (chain hoist or
hydraulic floor jack) with 1000 lb. (454 kg) minimum lifting capacity. Do not use lifting device
to hold vehicle in raised position. Use approved jack stands of proper weight capacity to
support the vehicle.
