Yanmar 8LV320 Operation Manual page 13

WARNING
Never remove the coolant filler cap if the engine
is hot. Steam and hot engine coolant will spray
out and seriously burn you. Allow the engine to
cool down before you attempt to remove the
cap.
POOR LIGHTING HAZARD
• Ensure that the work area is adequately
illuminated. Always install wire cages on
portable safety lamps.
TOOL HAZARD
• Always use tools appropriate for the task at
hand and use the correct size tool for
loosening or tightening machine parts.
FLYING OBJECT HAZARD
• Always wear eye protection when servicing
the engine or when using compressed air or
high-pressure water. Dust, flying debris,
compressed air, pressurized water or steam
may injure your eyes.
COOLANT HAZARD
• DO NOT drain the coolant system. A full
coolant system will prevent corrosion and
frost damage.
• If seawater is left inside of the engine, it may
freeze and damage parts of the cooling
system when the ambient temperature is
below 0 °C (32 °F).
8LV Series Operation Manual
CAUTION
CAUTION
CAUTION
CAUTION
• Wear eye protection
and rubber gloves
when you handle Long
Life engine coolant. If
contact with the eyes
or skin should occur,
flush eyes and wash
immediately with
clean water.
CAUTION
NOTICE
It is important to perform daily checks as listed in
the Operation Manual. Periodic maintenance
prevents unexpected downtime, reduces the
number of accidents due to poor engine
performance and helps extend the life of the
engine.
NOTICE
Contact your authorized Yanmar Marine dealer or
distributor if you need to operate the engine at high
altitudes. At high altitudes the engine will lose
power, run rough and produce exhaust gases that
exceed the design specifications.
NOTICE NOTICE
Always be environmentally
responsible.
Follow the guidelines of the EPA or other
governmental agencies for the proper disposal of
hazardous materials such as engine oil, diesel fuel
and engine coolant. Consult the local authorities or
reclamation facility.
NOTICE
Never dispose of hazardous materials by dumping
them into a sewer, on the ground or into ground
water or waterways.
NOTICE
If a Yanmar Marine Engine is installed at an angle
that exceeds the specifications stated in the
Yanmar Marine Installation manuals, engine oil may
enter the combustion chamber causing excessive
engine speed, white exhaust smoke and serious
engine damage. This applies to engines that run
continuously or those that run for short periods of
time.
SAFETY
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