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Below is a summary of the risks and safety precautions you should always observe or carry out when
operating or servicing the engine:
1. Check that the warning or information decals on the engine are always clearly visible. Replace decals
that have been damaged or painted over.
2. Always turn the engine off before starting service procedures. Avoid hot surfaces and liquids in supply
lines and hoses when the engine has just been turned off and is still hot.
3. To prevent a possible explosion, operate the blower as recommended by the boat manufacturer
before starting the engine. If the engine compartment is not equipped with a blower, open the engine
cover or hatch before starting to disperse any gasoline fumes that may be present. Leave the hatch
open until after the engine is running.
4. 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 surfaces (exhaust
manifold, starter, etc.).
5. Approaching a running engine is dangerous. Loose clothing or long hair can get caught in rotating
parts and cause serious personal injury.
6. If so equipped, turn off the power supply to the engine at the main switch and lock it in the OFF
position before starting work.
7. Avoid opening the filler cap for engine coolant system (freshwater cooled engines) when the engine is
still hot. Steam or hot coolant can spray out as system pressure is lost.
8. If opening the filler cap or drain cock/venting cock, or removing a plug or engine coolant line from a
hot engine, open the filler cap slowly and release coolant system pressure gradually; otherwise,
steam or hot coolant can spray out.
9. Stop the engine and close or block the sea water intake before carrying out operations on the engine
cooling system.
10. Only start the engine in a well-ventilated area. If operating the engine in an enclosed space, make
sure your work area is well ventilated.
11. Anticorrosion and antifreeze agents can be hazardous to health and to the environment. Whenever
you use these agents, follow the manufacturer’s instructions on the product packaging.
12. Certain engine oils are flammable. Some of them are also dangerous if inhaled. Whenever you use
these agents, follow the manufacturer’s instructions on the product packaging. Ensure that ventilation
in the work place is good. Use a protective mask when spraying.
13. Hot oil can cause burns. Avoid skin contact with hot oil. Ensure that the lubrication system is not
under pressure before beginning to work on it. Never start or operate the engine with the oil filler cap
removed; otherwise, hot oil could spew out.
14. Never allow an open flame or electric sparks near the battery or batteries. Never smoke in proximity
to the batteries. The batteries give off hydrogen gas during charging which when mixed with air can
form an explosive gas. This gas is easily ignited and highly volatile. Incorrect connection of the battery
can cause a spark, which would be sufficient to cause an explosion. Do not disturb battery connec-
tions when starting the engine (spark risk) and do not lean over batteries.
15. Always ensure that the positive and negative battery leads are correctly installed on the correspond-
ing terminal posts. Incorrect installation can result in serious damage to electrical equipment.
16. Always use protective goggles when charging and handling batteries. Battery electrolyte contains
sulfuric acid, which is highly corrosive. If battery electrolyte comes into contact with unprotected skin,
wash it off immediately using plenty of water and soap. If battery acid comes in contact with the eyes,
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