Ignition System Safety Precautions
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There Is a Risk of Injury Due to Electric Shock.
With the engine running the ignition system is under high voltage. Electric shock is possible through contact with the ignition system.
-- Never touch or remove ignition wires when engine is running or turning at starting speed.
Danger of Damaging the Components.
An engine wash as well as connecting and disconnecting electrical component wires with the engine running can cause damage.
-- Switch off the ignition before connecting and disconnecting wires.
-- Switch off the ignition before an engine wash.