SAFETY CAUTION NOTICE The safety messages that follow have CAUTION level hazards. The safety messages that follow have NOTICE level hazards. Poor Lighting Hazard It is important to perform daily checks as listed in the Operation Manual . Periodic maintenance prevents unexpected downtime, reduces the number of accidents due to poor engine performance and helps extend the life of the engine. Ensure that the work area is adequately illuminated. Always install wire cages on portable safety lamps. Always use tools appropriate for the task at hand and use the correct size tool for loosening or tightening machine parts.
Tool Hazard Consult authorized Yanmar Marine dealer or distributor if you need to operate the engine at high altitudes. At high altitudes the engine will lose power, run rough and produce exhaust gases that exceed the design specifications. Flying Object Hazard Always wear eye protection when servicing the engine or when using compressed air or high-pressure water. Dust, flying debris, compressed air, pressurized water or steam may injure your eyes. Always be environmentally responsible. Follow the guidelines of the EPA or other governmental agencies for the proper disposal of hazardous materials such as engine oil, diesel fuel and engine coolant.
Consult the local authorities or reclamation facility. Coolant Hazard Wear eye protection and rubber gloves when you handle engine coolant. If contact with the eyes or skin should occur, flush eyes and wash immediately with clean water. Never dispose of hazardous materials by dumping them into a sewer, on the ground, or into ground water or waterways. If a Yanmar Marine Engine is installed at an angle that exceeds the specifications stated in the Yanmar Marine Installation Manuals , engine oil may enter the combustion chamber causing excessive engine speed, white exhaust smoke and serious engine damage.
This applies to engines that run continuously or those that run for short periods of time. 8 YM Series Operation Manual