Safety Precautions (Maintenance And Service); Knowledge; Engine Decals; Stop The Engine - Volvo 5.0OSiE-J Operator's Manual

Safety Information

Safety Precautions (Maintenance and Service)

The following sections summarize the risks associated with carrying out certain activities while operating or
maintaining your boat and engine and the safety precautions you should always observe while engaged in these
activities.

Knowledge

The operator's manual contains instructions on how to
carry out general maintenance and service operations
safely and correctly. Read the instructions carefully
before starting work.
Service literature covering more complicated opera-
tions is available from your Volvo Penta dealer. Never
carry out any work on the engine if you are unsure
of how it should be done, contact your Volvo Penta
dealer.

Engine Decals

Check that the warning or information decals on the
engine are always clearly visible. Replace decals that
have been damaged or painted over.

Stop the Engine

Stop the engine before opening or removing engine
hatches. Unless otherwise specified all maintenance
and service must be carried out with the engine
stopped.
To prevent accidental start of the engine, remove the
ignition key, turn off the power supply to the engine at
the main switches, and lock them in the OFF position,
or disconnect the battery cables from the battery be-
fore starting work. Put up a warning sign in the control
position that work on the engine is being carried out.
Approaching or working on an engine that is running
is dangerous. Loose clothing, hair, fingers or a
dropped tool can be caught in the rotating parts of the
engine and cause serious personal injury. We recom-
mend that all servicing with the engine running be un-
dertaken by an authorized Volvo Penta workshop.
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Lifting the Engine

To ensure safe handling and to avoid damaging en-
gine components on top of the engine, use a lifting
beam to raise the engine. All chains and cables should
run parallel to each other and as perpendicular as
possible in relation to the top of the engine. Always
check that lifting equipment is in good condition and
has sufficient load capacity to lift the engine and any
extra equipment installed.
If extra equipment is installed on the engine, which al-
ters its center of gravity, a special lifting device is re-
quired to achieve the correct balance for safe
handling. Never carry out work on an engine suspend-
ed on a hoist.

Before Starting the Engine

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.). Check that no tools or other items have
been left on the engine.
DANGER! To prevent a possible explosion
hazard, operate the engine compartment/
bilge 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 be-
fore starting so as to disperse any gasoline
fumes that may be present. Leave the hatch
open until after the engine is running.

Washing the Engine

Never use a high-pressure washer when washing the
engine.
VPA 7748131 English 09-2007