Page 21 - Propane Vehicle Essentials and Safety Practices

Fuel System Maintenance Safety Precautions

• Depressurize or defuel prior to performing work
• Do not perform work on any fuel system component near any ignition
source
o Including, but not limited to, welding, cutting, power tools, cell phones, Knowledge Check
computers, etc.
• Always disconnect the negative battery cable Understanding Propane as a Vehicle Fuel
• Correct torque
• Use of sealants and thread tape
• Always leak check any after assembly

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Knowledge Check Knowledge Check
Propane is lighter than air and has a lower
ignition temperature and flammability
Which of the following range than other liquid fuels. What is the main
statements is true component of propane? Propane
about propane? Propane is heavier than air, is colorless
and odorless. Ethane

Propane is heaver and lighter than air and Propylene
has a higher ignition temperature and
flammability range than other liquid fuels. Butane

Propane is toxic.

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