1.9 Engine Safety
WARNING
Do NOT use aerosol types of starting aids such as ether. Such use could result in an explosion and
personal injury.
CAUTION
• On initial start-up of a new, serviced, or repaired engine, always be ready to stop the engine in order to
stop an over-speed. This may be accomplished by shutting off air and/or fuel supply to engine.
• Do NOT bypass or disable automatic shutoff circuits. The circuits are provided in order to help prevent
personal injury. The circuits are also provided in order to help prevent engine damage. Refer to your
Dealer for repairs and adjustments.
• Inspect engine for potential hazards.
• Before starting engine, ensure that no one is on, underneath, or close to engine. Ensure that people
clear area.
• All protective guards and all protective covers must be installed if engine must be started in order to
perform service procedures.
• To help prevent an accident that is caused by parts in rotation, work around parts carefully.
• If a warning tag is attached to engine start switch or to controls, do NOT start engine or move controls.
Consult with person who attached warning tag before engine is started.
• Start engine from operator’s compartment. Always start engine according to procedure that is described
in Starting Engine section of operator’s manual. Knowing correct procedure will help to prevent major
damage to engine components and prevent personal injury.
• To ensure that jacket water heater (if equipped) and/or lube oil heater (if equipped) is working correctly,
check water temperature gauge and/or oil temperature gauge during heater operation.
• Engine exhaust contains products of combustion which can be harmful to your health. Always start
engine and operate engine in a well ventilated area. If engine is started in an enclosed area, vent engine
exhaust to outside.
NOTE:
The engine may be equipped with a device for cold starting. If engine will be operated in very cold conditions,
then an additional cold starting aid may be required
1.9.1 High Pressure Rails
CAUTION
Contact with high pressure fuel may cause
fl
uid penetration and burn hazards. High pressure fuel spray
may cause a
fi
re hazard. Failure to follow these instructions may cause personal injury or death.
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