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Safety precautions for maintenance and service operations
Preparations
Knowledge
The Operator's Manual contains instructions on how to
carry out general maintenance and service operations
safely and correctly. Read the instructions carefully
before starting work.
Service literature covering more complicated opera-
tions is available from your Volvo Penta dealer.
Never carry out any work on the engine if you are
unsure of how it should be done, contact your Volvo
Penta dealer who will be glad to offer assistance.
Stop the engine
Stop the engine before opening or removing engine
hatches. Unless otherwise specified all maintenance
and service must be carried out with the engine
stopped.
To prevent accidental start of the boat engine remove
the ignition key, turn off the power supply to the
engine at the main switch and lock it in the OFF
position before starting work. Put up a warning sign in
the control position that work on the engine is being
carried out.
Approaching or working on an engine that is running is
a safety risk. Loose clothing, hair, fingers or a
dropped tool can be caught in the rotating parts of the
engine and cause serious personal injury. Volvo Penta
recommend that all servicing with the engine running
be undertaken by an authorized Volvo Penta work-
shop.
Lifting the engine
When lifting the engine use the lifting eyes installed
on the engine (reverse gear where installed). Always
check that lifting equipment is in good condition and is
strong enough for the lift (engine weight with any extra
equipment). For safety’s sake lift the engine using an
adjustable lifting beam. All chains and cables should
run parallel to each other and as perpendicular as
possible in relation to the top of the engine. Bear in
mind that extra equipment installed on the engine may
alter its center of gravity. Special lifting equipment
may then be required in order to maintain the correct
balance and make the engine safe to handle. Never
carry out work on an engine suspended on a hoist.
Before starting the engine
Reinstall all guards removed during service operations
before starting the engine. Check that no tools or
other items have been left on the engine.
Never start a turbocharger engine without installing the
air cleaner (ACL). The rotating compressor in the
turbocharger can cause serious personal injury.
Foreign objects can also be sucked in and cause
mechanical damage to the unit.
Fire and explosion
Fuel and lubrication oil
All fuel, most lubricants and many chemicals are
inflammable. Read and follow the instructions on the
packaging.
When carrying out work on the fuel system make sure
the engine is cold. A fuel spill onto a hot surface or
electrical components can cause a fire.
Store fuel soaked rags and other flammable material
so that there is no danger of them catching fire. In
certain conditions oil-soaked rags can spontaneously
ignite.
Do not smoke when filling fuel, oil or in proximity of a
filling station or in the engine room.
Non-original components
Components used in the fuel and ignition system
(gasoline engines) and electrical systems on Volvo
Penta products are designed and constructed to
minimize the risk of fire and explosion.
Using non-original Volvo Penta parts can result in fire
or explosion on board.
Batteries
The batteries contain and give off oxyhydrogen gas,
especially during charging. This gas is easily ignited
and highly flammable.
Do not under any circumstances smoke or use naked
flame or allow sparks in the vicinity of the batteries or
battery compartment.
Incorrectly connecting a battery terminal cable or
jump-start cable can cause a spark which in turn can
be sufficient to cause an explosion.
Start spray
Never use start spray or similar agents to start an
engine equipped with air pre-heating (glow plugs/
starter element). The starter element may cause an
explosion in the inlet manifold. Danger of personal
injury.
Safety Information
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