Volvo Penta TAMD162C, Instruction Book

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Safety Precautions
Immobilize the engine by turning off the power
supply to the engine at the main switches (break-
ers) so it is impossible to start, and lock the
switches (breakers) in the OFF position before
starting work. Set up a warning notice at the
engine control point or helm.
Never start the engine without installing the air
cleaner (ACL) filter. The rotating compressor in
the Turbo can cause serious personal injury.
Foreign objects entering the intake ducts can also
cause mechanical damage.
Never use start spray or similar agent to start the
engine, it could cause an explosion in the inlet
manifold. Danger of personal injury.
Steam or hot coolant can be ejected and the
pressure built up will be lost. Steam or hot coolant
can spray out and the system pressure will be
lost. Open the filler cap slowly and release
coolant system pressure, if the filler cap or a drain
cock/venting cock must be opened, or if a plug or
engine coolant line must be removed on a hot
engine. Steam or hot coolant can spray out.
Stop the engine and close the seacock valve
before carrying out operations on the engine
cooling system.
Only start the engine in a well-ventilated area. If
operating the engine in a closed area ensure that
there is exhaust ventilation leading out of the
work area to remove exhaust gases and crank-
case ventilation emissions.
Anti-corrosion agents are hazardous to health.
Read the instructions on the product packaging!
Anti-freeze agents are hazardous to health. Read
the instructions on the product packaging!
Certain engine conservation oils are inflammable.
Some of them are also dangerous if breathed in.
Ensure good ventilation in the work place. Use a
protective mask when spraying.
Hot oil can cause burns. Avoid getting hot oil on
the skin. Ensure that the lubrication system is not
under pressure before carrying out any work.
Never start or operate the engine with the oil filler
cap removed, otherwise oil could be ejected.
Introduction
This Instruction Book contains the information you will
need to operate the engine correctly. Check that you
have the correct Instruction Book for your engine.
Read the book carefully before operating or servic-
ing the engine. If operations are performed incorrectly
it could result in personal injury, or damage to property
or the engine.
If you do not understand or are uncertain about
any opertion or information in this manual, please
contact your Volvo Penta dealer who will be able to
assist with an explanation and demonstration of
the operation.
Important
In this book and on the engine you will find the following
special warning symbols.
WARNING! Possible danger of personal injury,
damage to property or mechanical malfunction if
the instructions are not followed.
Read the Instruction Book.
Below is a summary of the risks and safety precautions
you should always observe or carry out when operating
or servicing the engine.
Check that the warning or information labels on
the engine are always clearly visible. Replace
labels which have been damaged or painted over.
Always turn the engine off before starting service
procedures. Avoid burns. Take precautions to
avoid hot surfaces and liquids in supply lines and
hoses when the engine has been turned off
immediately prior to starting work on it and it is
still hot.
Reinstall all protective parts removed during
service operations before starting the engine.
Make a point of familiarizing yourself with other
risk factors, such as rotating parts and hot surfac-
es (exhaust manifold, turbocharger, charge pipe,
starter element, charge air cooler, intake pipe
etc.).
Approaching an engine which is operating is a
safety risk. Loose clothing or long hair can fasten
in rotating parts and cause serious personal
injury.
If the service operation requires that the engine is
operating let your Penta authorized dealer carry
out the work. If working in proximity of an engine
which is operating, careless movements or a
dropped tool can result in personal injury.