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When providing road side service, what should I remember about supplying fuel? - Label containers as required by regulations.
- Carry fuel in a labelled, approved portable container fitted with a tight cap and a pouring spout.
- Maintain contact between the container and the filler opening when refueling a vehicle.
- Use separate containers for handling gasoline and diesel fuels.
What are some safety tips for priming a carburetor? - Pour a small amount of fuel or starter liquid into the carburetor air intake with the engine stopped. (Use a small container that holds around 2 oz. or 60 mL - do not use a regular size fuel container.) Replace the air cleaner and lower the hood.
- Do not spill gasoline on hot engine parts.
- Have a fire extinguisher (Class B for flammable liquids) handy in case there is a fire.
- Stand back while the engine is being started to avoid risk of burns. Repeat procedure if necessary.
- Do not try to start a stalled vehicle while pouring the fuel into the carburetor. This may cause a flashback and ignite the fuel in the container.
What should I know about towing another vehicle? - Check the type of transmission on the vehicle and follow the manufacturer's instructions for towing front-wheel drive, rear-wheel drive or four-wheel drive vehicles.
- Tow rather than push a vehicle whenever possible.
- Use ample warning lights around the pick-up area. Avoid use of flares in case of fuel leaks.
- Turn on disabled vehicle flashers and, if available, place the tow extension stop/turn signals on a visible place on the vehicle being towed.
- Outfit service trucks with emergency equipment, warning signal devices, and wheel chocks.
- Equip service trucks with a properly rated fire extinguisher.
- Post the maximum hoisting capacity of towing unit on the winch mast. Do not remove or paint over information on the manufacturer's data plate.
- Operate hoist controls away from the winch drum, travelling cables, and sheaves.
- Wear sturdy gloves to prevent cuts from cables and sharp objects.
- Do not straddle the tow cable.
- Do not work under a vehicle suspended by a tow truck. Place jack stands or blocking under the frame.
What are some items to inspect on the tow vehicle? Inspect weekly: - control mechanisms for poor adjustment or excessive wear
- safety devices for poor adjustment and proper operation
- hooks for cracks or excessive deformation
Inspect monthly: - structural parts for deformities, cracks, or corrosion
- sheaves and drums for cracks or wear
- pins, bearings, shafts, gears, and locking devices for cracks or distortion
- cables for excessive wear, corrosion, broken strands, severe kinking and improperly applied, cracked, or corroded cable connections
Refer to OSH Answers Garages - Tire Precautions for information on changing tires, and Garages - Batteries for information on charging and boosting batteries.
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Document last updated on December 14, 1999
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