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Old Jan 16, 2012 | 9:34 am
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Originally Posted by Stez
Why do they put traffic cones in front if the engine intake?

Is it so if it gets sucked in, ear protected ground crew know to stay well away?
It's to stop vehicles driving close to the engines. They are removed when ground work is complete.
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