Yanmar 3TNV88F Service Manual page 25

Safety Precautions
NOTICE
• Only use the engine oil specified. Other engine
oils may affect warranty coverage, cause internal
engine components to seize and/or shorten
engine life.
• Prevent dirt and debris from contaminating the
engine oil. Carefully clean the oil cap/dipstick and
the surrounding area before you remove the cap.
• Never mix different types of engine oil. This may
adversely affect the lubricating properties of the
engine oil.
• Never overfill. Overfilling may result in white
exhaust smoke, engine overspeed or internal
damage.
NOTICE
• 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.
NOTICE
• Never overfill the engine with engine oil.
• Always keep the oil level between the upper and
lower lines on the oil cap/dipstick.
3TNV88F Service Manual
NOTICE
For maximum engine life, YANMAR recommends
that when shutting the engine down, you allow the
engine to idle, without load, for five minutes. This
will allow the engine components that operate at
high temperatures, such as the turbocharger (if
equipped) and exhaust system, to cool slightly
before the engine itself is shut down.
NOTICE
Never use an engine starting aid such as ether.
Engine damage will result.
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.
• Never dispose of hazardous materials
irresponsibly by dumping them into a sewer, on
the ground, or into ground water or waterways.
• Failure to follow these procedures may seriously
harm the environment.
NOTICE
Never engage the starter motor while the engine is
running. This may damage the starter motor pinion
and/or ring gear.
SAFETY
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