IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE
Proper service and repair is important to the safe, reliable operation
of all motor vehicles. The service procedures recommended by Detroit
Diesel Allison and described in this service manual are effective
methods for performing service operations. Some of these service
operations require the use of tools specially designed for the purpose.
The special tool\ should be used when and as recommended.
It is important to note that some warnings against the use of specific
service methods that can damage the vehicle or render it unsafe are
stated in this service manual. It is also important to understand these
warnings are not exhaustive. Detroit Diesel Allison could not possibly
know, evaluate and advise the service trade of all conceivable ways in
which service might be done or of the possible hazardous
consequences of each way. Consequently. Detroit Diesel Allison has
not undertaken any such broad evaluation. Accordingly. anytime who
uses a service procedure or tool which is not recommended by Detroit
Diesel Allison must first satisfy himself thoroughly that neither his
safety nor vehicle safety will be jeopardized by the service method he
selects.
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