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GENERAL
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GOOD WORKSHOP PRACTICES & SAFETY
PRECAUTIONS
Following are some safety precautions to be observed
in the workshop.
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Always ensure that all the repair / maintenance
work carried out should be as per the instructions
provided in the workshop manual.
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Use protective clothing, apron, hand gloves, and
safety shoes while working in the workshop. Do
not wear watch, rings and belt while serving the
vehicle.
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Keep your work area, equipment and tools clean
at all times.
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Make sure you use the proper tool for the job and
use it the rightway. The improper tool or its
incorrect use can damage the part you are working
on or cause injury or both.
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Never keep the tools on the floor/vehicle. The tools
should be kept in the tool box after use.
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Cover fenders, seats, steering wheel and any other
parts those are likely to get scratched/soiled
before starting any service work (Fig. 1).
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While servicing the vehicle in engine running
condition make sure that the gear shifting lever is
in neutral position and parking brake is fully
applied. Never run the engine without proper
ventilation and adequate means of getting rid of
exhaust gases.
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Prior to removing or disassembling parts, they
must be inspected carefully to isolate the cause
for which the service is called for (Fig. 2).
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All the reusable dismantled components must be
kept in a clean enamel coated white tray
sequentially in an orderly manner to facilitate their
accurate and proper reinstallation (Fig. 3).
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Never reuse the parts like oil seals, gaskets,
packing, O-rings, locking washers, split pins, self
locking nuts and certain other parts.
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Plug the ports / openings of aggregates such as
FIP / Injectors, TMC, etc., whenever removed from
the car.
Fig. 2
Fig. 1
Fig. 3