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- avoid any operations that can result in contact of the electrolyte
with your skin. In case of a contact, carefully wipe it off with cotton
wool and immediately rinse the remaining traces from your skin
with a 5 % solution of ammonia or sodium carbonate;
- spilled electrolyte shall be collected using a special syringe or
hydrometer, flush off with water, ventilate the room;
- to charge the battery, dismantle it from the motor vehicle and
unscrew the filler plugs;
- the battery must be charged in a well-ventilated room.
Accumulation of electrolyte vapors is hazardous to health and
presents an explosion hazard.
20. Do not wash motor vehicle while the engine is running.
21. An improperly installed lifting jack can cause serious injury
or damage to the motor vehicle. It is strictly prohibited to carry out
works under a motor vehicle supported only by the lifting jack.
22. On steep descents, you may not:
- disengage the clutch to avoid breakdown of the driven disc;
- drive with steps disengaged in the gearbox and the transfer
case;
- shut off the engine due to loss of braking capacity.
23. During the motor vehicle maintenance and routine repairs,
the following requirements shall be met:
- prior to commencing work, check the condition of tools and
attachments, arrange the work clothing: button up cuffs, tuck the
clothing in such a way that no hanging ends are present, tuck the
hair under tight-fitting headgear;
- for performing any work, the motor vehicle must be securely
blocked to prevent movement;
- do not perform any motor vehicle maintenance and repair
while the engine is running, except for certain types of works, the
performance of which requires that the engine be running — in
such case, take particular care;
- do not place your hands, clothing, tools too close to the moving
drive belt, pulley, etc.;
- the fuel feed system downstream of the fuel pump with the
engine running is pressurized, so no maintenance (e.g., tightening
of joints) or repair of the system assemblies is allowed with the
engine running or immediately after a stop;
- take care when opening the engine cooling system cooler cap
to avoid being scalded by the steam;