Safety information
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Safety information Introduction The workshop manual contains technical data, descriptions and repair instructions for specified products or product configurations from Volvo Penta. Make sure you use the correct workshop documentation. Read the safety information, as well as “General information” and “Repair instructions” carefully before you start any servicing.
Important
If you work close to an engine that is running a careless movement or a dropped tool could lead to injury. Watch out for hot surfaces (exhaust pipe, turbo, boost pipe, start element etc.) and hot liquids in pipes and hoses on an engine that is running or has just been stopped. Refit all protective devices that you removed during servicing, before you start the engine. Make sure the warning or information labels on the product are always easily visible. Replace labels that have been removed or painted over.
The following special warning symbols are used in the workshop manual and on the product:
Never start the engine without the air filter fitted. The rotating compressor wheel in the turbo can cause serious injury. Foreign objects in the inlet pipe can also cause mechanical damage.
WARNING! Warns of a risk of injury, extensive damage to the product or property, or that dangerous operational faults could occur if you do not follow the instruction.
Never use start spray or similar products to help to start the engine. An explosion could occur in the inlet pipe. Danger of injury.
IMPORTANT! Is used to draw attention to something that could cause damage to, or faults in, the product or property. NOTE! Is used to draw attention to important information, in order to facilitate working procedures or handling. In order that you can get an overview of the risks and safety measures that you should always bear in mind or carry out, we have listed them here: Prevent the engine from being started by switching off the main switch(es) to remove the supply, and locking it (them) in the off position before you start work. Put up a warning sign at the engine control point. All servicing should normally be performed on a stationary engine. However, the engine needs to be running for some tasks, such as certain adjustments. Approaching a running engine is dangerous. Remember that loose, hanging clothing or long hair can get caught in rotating parts and cause serious injury.
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Start the engine only in a well ventilated area. When running in a confined space, exhaust and crankcase gases should be lead out of the engine room or workshop area. Avoid opening the coolant filler cap when the engine is hot. Steam or hot coolant can squirt out as the pressure that has built up is released. If necessary, open the filler cap slowly and release the pressure in the cooling system. Be particularly careful if you need to remove the cock, plug or coolant pipe when the engine is hot. Steam or hot coolant can flow out in unexpected directions. Hot oil can cause burns. Avoid skin contact with hot oil. Make sure the oil system is not pressurized before you start work. Never start or run the engine when the oil filler cap is removed, as there is risk that oil could be thrown out. Stop the engine before you work on the cooling system.
