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Attaching the engine on the workshop crane

CAUTION: Materials harmful to health.
Contact with fluids harmful to health!
  • Note and follow safety instructions on containers.
  • Conduct all work in appropriate personal protective equipment only.
NOTE: RISK OF DAMAGE 
Damage to the engine block. 
Serious damage to the engine block and transmission due to damaged and corroded screws. 
  • It is imperative that protruding threads of the transmission bolts are checked for corrosion and damage prior to removal.
  • It is imperative that all rust is removed from corroded threads and that they are cleaned prior to removal.
  • Replace rusted and damaged bolts.
NOTE: RISK OF DAMAGE 
Damage to the transmission. 
Damage to the transmission due to unapproved transmission oil. 
  • Use only the approved transmission oil.
  • Check the transmission oil level after completing the repair.

Preliminary work: 

CAUTION: Components connected to the engine joint or cross member.
Injury hazard!
  • Check lifting eyes and engine mounting brackets for damage, e.g. cracks.
  • Attach the component to correctly mounted engine joints or cross members only.
  • Only lift the component, do not shift it forwards, backwards or in transverse direction.