Lister Petter LT and LV Operators Handbook
page 4
1. General Information
1. General Information
- safety precautions
1.1 Safety Precautions
The following safety precautions are of
a general nature, more specific precautions
appear where they are relevant.
1.1.1 General Precautions
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Ensure the engine is securely
mounted.
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Ensure that there is a generous supply
of cooling and combustion air available.
•
Keep the engine and surrounding area
clean.
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Keep all safety guards in position.
•
Keep the body and clothing clear of all
moving or hot parts.
•
Never allow any part of the body to
come into contact with high pressure
fuel oil, for example when testing fuel
injection equipment.
•
Thoroughly clean any lubricating or fuel
oil from the skin as soon as possible.
•
Rectify all fuel, water and oil leaks as
soon as practicable and clean any
spillages when they occur.
1.1.2 Before Starting Precautions
WARNING
Starting any diesel engine can be
dangerous in the hands of inexperienced
people. Engine operators must be
instructed in the correct procedures before
attempting to start any engine.
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Ensure the engine is free to turn without
obstruction.
•
Check that the lubricating oil level is
correct.
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The oil sump must be filled to the ‘full’
mark on the dipstick; do not overfill.
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Check that the fuel supply is adequate
and the system is primed.
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Ensure that the battery is connected,
fully charged and serviceable.
•
Where possible, disengage the driven
equipment while starting.
1.1.3 Charge Winding Precautions
The following points must be strictly
observed when charge windings
are fitted otherwise serious damage can
be done.
•
Never remove any electrical cable while
the battery is connected in the circuit.
•
Only disconnect the battery with the
engine stopped and all switches in the
OFF position.
•
Always ensure that cables are fitted to
their correct terminals.
A short circuit or reversal of polarity will
ruin diodes and transistors.
•
Never connect a battery into the system
without checking that the voltage and
polarity are correct.
•
Never flash any connection to check
the current flow.
•
Never experiment with any
adjustments or repairs to the system.
•
The battery and charge windings must
be disconnected before commencing
any electric welding when a pole strap
is directly or indirectly connected to the
engine.
WARNING
Starting engines that are fitted with charge
windings which have been disconnected
from the battery will cause irreparable
damage unless the stator leads from the
rectifier/regulator have been removed.
1.1.4 Starter Battery Precautions
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Do not smoke near the batteries.
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Keep sparks and flames away from the
batteries.
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Batteries contain sulphuric acid - if the
acid has been splashed on the skin,
eyes or clothes flush it away with
copious amounts of fresh water and
seek medical aid.
