Yanmar 1GM, Operation Manual

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Thank you for purchasing the YANMAR Diesel Engine
This manual describes the various engine parts and prescribes simple checks for normal
engine maintenance.
Before starting up your new engine, we recommend that you throughly read this manual to
insure proper handling and use. If any sections are unclear or if you have any problems,
please consult your nearest dealer or sales outlet.
In view of our continuing efforts to improve quality and performance, engine parts may
sometimes be changed. This may result in some discrepancies in the contents of this manual.
This manual is concerned with the 2 cylinder model. Although the 1GM, 3GMD and 3HM
seem to be different on the outside, their handling is the same.
Caution
This safety alert symbol indicates important safety messages in this manual. When you see this symbol, be
alert to
the possibility of personal injury and carefully read the message that follows.
Important
This stop symbol indicates important proper operation messages in this manual. When
you see this symbol, carefully read the message that follows.