SAFETY Sever Hazard ! WARNING NEVER wear jewelry, unbuttoned cuffs, ties or loose-fitting clothing and ALWAYS tie back long hair when working near moving / rotating parts such as the flywheel or PTO shaft. Keep hands, feet and tools away from all moving parts. 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 flames and any other form of ignition out of the area. Alcohol and Drug Hazard NEVER operate the engine while under the influence of alcohol or drugs or if you are feeling ill.
Fire and Explosion Hazard Diesel fuel is flammable and explosive under certain conditions. Exposure Hazard ALWAYS wear personal protective equipment including appropriate clothing, gloves, work shoes, eye and hearing protection as required for the task at hand. NEVER use a shop rag to catch the fuel. Wipe up all spills immediately. NEVER refuel with the engine running. Store any containers containing fuel in a well-ventilated area, away from any combustibles or sources of ignition. Entanglement Hazard NEVER leave the key in the key switch when you are servicing the engine. Someone may accidentally start the engine and not realize you are servicing it.
Fire Hazard Undersized wiring systems can cause an electrical fire. NEVER operate the engine while wearing a headset to listen to music or radio because it will be difficult to hear the warning signals. Stop the engine before you begin to service it. GM Series Operation Manual 5 © 2007 Yanmar Marine International