SAFETY Safety Precautions SAFETY PRECAUTIONS There is no substitute for common sense and careful practices. Improper practices or carelessness can cause burns, cuts, mutilation, asphyxiation, other bodily injury or death. This information contains general safety precautions and guidelines that must be followed to reduce risk to personal safety. Special safety precautions are listed in specific procedures. Read and understand all of the safety precautions before operating or performing repairs or maintenance. The safety messages that follow have WARNING level hazards.
Explosion Hazard While the engine is running or the battery is charging, hydrogen gas is being produced and can be easily ignited. Keep the area around the battery well-ventilated and keep sparks, open flame and any other form of ignition out of the area. The safety messages that follow have DANGER level hazards. ALWAYS turn off the battery switch (if equipped) or disconnect the negative (-) battery cable before servicing the equipment. NEVER permit anyone to install or operate the engine without proper training. Fire and Explosion Hazard Diesel fuel is flammable and explosive under certain conditions.
Read and understand this Service Manual before operating or servicing the engine to ensure that safe operating practices and maintenance procedures are followed. NEVER use a shop rag to catch the fuel. Safety signs and decals are additional reminders for safe operating and maintenance techniques. Contact your Yanmar RHQ for additional training. Wipe up all spills immediately. Crush Hazard When attaching an engine to a repair stand, be sure to use a stand of adequate capacity to safely support the engine to be repaired, and that it is securely attached to the engine. NEVER refuel with the engine running.
Store any containers containing fuel in a well-ventilated area, away from any combustibles or sources of ignition. NEVER stand under a hoisted engine. If the hoist mechanism fails, the engine will fall on you. ALWAYS secure the engine solidly to prevent the engine from falling during maintenance. 2-2 BY Service Manual © 2009 Yanmar Marine International