Safety Information Chemicals Lubrication System Hot oil can cause burns. Avoid skin contact with hot oil. Ensure that the lubrication system is not under pressure before commencing work on it. Never start or operate the engine with the oil filler cap removed; hot oil could spray out. Most chemicals such as anti-freeze, rust-proofing agent, inhibiting oil, degreasing agents, etc., are haz- ardous to your health. Read and follow the instruc- tions on the packaging. Fuel System Some chemicals such as inhibiting oil are flammable and toxic if breathed. Ensure good ventilation and use a protective mask when spraying. Read and follow the instructions on the packaging.
Store chemicals and other hazardous materials out of the reach of children. To protect the environment please dispose of used or leftover chemicals at a properly designated disposal site for destruction. Always use protective gloves when tracing leaks. Liq- uids ejected under pressure can penetrate body tis- sue and cause serious injury. There is also a danger of blood poisoning. 7743722 - Downloaded from www.volvopenta.com 13/05/2008 20:17:06 Cooling System Always cover the alternator if it is located under the fuel filter. The alternator can be damaged by spilled fuel. There is a risk of flooding when working on the sea- water system.
Turn off the engine and close the sea cock (where installed) before starting work on the sys- tem. Fuel filter replacement should be carried out on a cold engine to avoid the risk of fire caused by fuel spilling onto the exhaust manifold. Electrical System Avoid opening the filler cap for engine coolant system (freshwater cooled engines) when the engine is still hot. Steam or hot coolant can spray out as system pressure is lost. If opening the filler cap or drain/venting cock, or re- moving a plug or engine coolant line from a hot en- gine, open the filler cap slowly and release coolant system pressure gradually; otherwise, steam or hot coolant can spray out.
Note that the coolant may still be hot and can cause burns. Always stop the engine and break the current using the main switches before working on the electrical system. Isolate shore current to the engine block heat- er, battery charger, or accessories mounted on the engine. VPA 7743722 English 10-2004 7