Safety Precautions - Yanmar BY Series Service Manual

Safety Precautions

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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

Before servicing the cooling system, read the
following safety information and review the Safety
Section on page 2-1.
Fire Hazard
Coolant may be flammable under certain
conditions. NEVER allow coolant to come into
contact with hot surfaces or insulation material.
BY Service Manual
Only use the engine coolant specified. Other
engine coolants may affect warranty coverage,
cause an internal buildup of rust and scale, and / or
shorten engine life.
Prevent dirt and debris from contaminating the
engine coolant. Carefully clean the radiator cap and
the surrounding area before you remove the cap.
NEVER mix different types of engine coolants. This
may adversely affect the properties of the engine
coolant.
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COOLING SYSTEM
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