SAFETY Safety Precautions 12/05 Piercing Hazard Avoid skin contact with high-pressure diesel fuel spray caused by a fuel system leak such as a broken fuel injection line. High-pressure fuel can penetrate your skin and result in serious injury. If you are exposed to high-pressure fuel spray, obtain prompt medical treatment. Fire Hazard Have appropriate safety equipment available. Have all fire extinguishers checked periodically for proper operation and / or readiness. ALWAYS read and follow safety-related precautions found on containers of hazardous substances like parts cleaners, primers, sealants and sealant removers. NEVER check for a fuel leak with your hands.
ALWAYS use a piece of wood or cardboard. 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. Undersized wiring systems can cause an electrical fire. Coolant may be flammable under certain conditions. NEVER allow coolant to come into contact with hot surfaces or insulation material. Entanglement Hazard NEVER leave the key in the key switch when servicing the engine. Attach a “Do Not Operate” tag near the key switch while performing maintenance on the equipment.
Coolant Hazard Wear eye protection and rubber gloves when handling Long Life Coolant (LLC). If contact with the eyes or skin should occur, flush eyes and wash immediately with clean water. ALWAYS stop the engine before beginning service. If the engine must be serviced while it is operating, remove all jewelry, tie back long hair and keep hands, other body parts and clothing away from moving / rotating parts. © 2009 Yanmar Marine International BY Service Manual 2-3