Volvo MB10A, Workshop Manual

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Safety Information
Introduction
The Workshop Manual contains technical data, de-
scriptions, and repair instructions for the designated
Volvo Penta products or product versions. Make sure
that the correct workshop literature is used.
Read the following safety information and the Gen-
eral Information and Repair Instructions in the
Workshop Manual carefully before starting service
work.
A careless movement or dropped tool while
working in the vicinity of an engine that is run-
ning, can in the worst case lead to injury. Ob-
serve caution on hot surfaces (exhaust pipe, tur-
bo, charge air pipe, starter element etc.) and hot
fluids in the lines and hoses of an engine that is
running, or has just been started. Refit all
guards dismantled during service work before
starting the engine.
Make sure that the warning or information de-
cals on the product are always clearly visible.
Replace labels that have been damaged or
painted over.
Never start the engine unless the air filter is fit-
ted. The rotating compressor wheel in the turbo
can cause severe injury. Foreign objects in the
inlet pipe can also damage the machine.
Never use starter spray or the like. Explosion
risk in the inlet pipe. Risk of personal injury.
Avoid opening the filler cap for coolant when the
engine is hot. Steam or hot coolant can spray
out. Open the filler cap slowly and release the
overpressure in the cooling system. Observe
extreme caution if the cock or plug, or coolant
pipe, must be dismantled on a hot engine.
Steam or hot coolant can flow out unexpectedly.
Hot oil can cause burn injuries. Avoid skin con-
tact with hot oil. Make sure that the oil system
is not pressurised before working on it. Never
start, or run the engine with the oil filler cap re-
moved in view of the risk of ejecting oil.
Stop the engine and close the bottom valve be-
fore working on the cooling system.
Only start the engine in a well-ventilated area.
Exhaust fumes and crankcase gases should be
led out of the engine compartment or workshop
when working in closed environments.
Always use protective glasses for work where
there is a risk of splintering, sparks, or splash-
ing of acid or other chemicals. The eyes are ex-
tremely sensitive, and an injury can cause blind-
ness!
Important
The following special warning symbols are used in the
Workshop Manual and on the product.
WARNING! Warns of risk of bodily injury, seri-
ous damage to product or property, or that a se-
rious malfunction can occur if the instructions
are not followed.
IMPORTANT! Used to attract attention to
things that can cause damage or malfunction to
product or property.
NOTE! Used to attract attention to important informa-
tion, to simplify work procedures or handling.
The following list provides an overview of the risks
and cautionary procedures that should always be ob-
served.
Prevent the engine from being started by dis-
connecting the power with the main switch
(switches) and locking it (them) in disconnected
mode before the service work is begun. Attach a
warning sign in the cabin.
As a rule, all service work should be performed
on an idle engine. Some work, e.g. certain ad-
justments, require the engine to be running. Ap-
proaching an engine that is running is a safety
risk. Remember that loose clothes or long hair
can fasten in rotating parts and cause severe in-
jury.