Mini Cooper workshop manual page 20

text version of content this owner's manual page from owners manual to the vehicle Mini Cooper, year of production 1961 - 2000:

GENERALINFORMATION SAFETYINSTRUCTIONS Brakehydraulics Jacking WARNING:Itisimperativethatthecorrect brake fittings are used and that threads of Therecommendedjackingpointsaregivenin componentsarecompatible. LIFTINGANDTOWING,alwaysensurethatany lifting apparatus has adequate load and safetyAlways use two spanners when slackening or capacity for the weight to be lifted. Ensure thetightening brake pipe or hose connections. Ensure vehicle is standing on level ground prior to lifting orthat hoses run in a natural curve and are not kinked jacking. Apply the handbrake and chock the wheels.or twisted. Fit brake pipes securely in their retaining clips and ensure that the pipe run cannot contact a Never rely on a jack as the sole means of supportpotential chafing point. whenworkingbeneaththevehicle. Use additional safety supports beneath the vehicle.Containers used for hydraulic fluid must be kept absolutely clean. Do not store hydraulic fluid in an Donotleavetools, lifting equipment, spilt oil, etc.unsealed container, it will absorb water and in this around or on the work bench area. condition would be dangerous to use. Do not allow hydraulic fluid to be contaminated with mineral oil, or Precautionsagainst damage use a container which has previously contained mineral oil. Do not re-use fluid from the system. Always fit wing and seat covers before commencingAlways use clean brake fluid or a recommended work. Avoid spilling brake fluid or battery acid onalternative to clean hydraulic components. Fit a paintwork. Wash off with water immediately if thisblanking cap to an hydraulic union and a plug to its occurs. socket after removal to prevent the ingress of dirt. Absolute cleanliness must be observed with Disconnect the battery earth lead before startinghydraulic components. work, see ELECTRICALPRECAUTIONS. Enginecoolantcapsandplugs Always use the recommended service tool or a satisfactory equivalent where specified.Extremecare is necessary when removing engine coolant caps and plugs when the engine is hot and Protect exposed bearing and sealing surfaces andespecially if it is overheated. To avoid the possibility screw threads from damage. of scalding allow the engine to cool before attempting coolant cap or plug removal. Brakeshoesandpads Cleaningcomponents WARNING:Alwaysfitthecorrectgrade andspecificationof brake linings andAlways use the recommended cleaning agent or renewbrakepadsandbrakeshoesinaxleequivalent. sets only. Donotusedegreasingequipmentforcomponents containing items which could be damaged by the use of this process. Whenever possible clean componentsandtheareasurroundingthembefore removal. Always observe scrupulous cleanliness whencleaningdismantledcomponents. 2 GENERALPRECAUTIONSANDFITTINGINSTRUCTIONS

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