Stop The Engine Before Service; Starting The Engine After Service - Volvo Penta V8-380 Operator's Manual

Maintenance

Stop the Engine Before Service

Stop the engine before opening or removing engine
hatches. Unless otherwise specified all maintenance
and service must be carried out with the engine stop-
ped.
Always stop the engine and turn off the main battery
switch(es) before working on the electrical system.
Disconnect and remove any shore power connections
to the boat.
To prevent accidentally starting 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
before starting work. Put up a warning sign in the con-
trol 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 recommend
that all servicing with the engine running be undertaken
by an authorized Volvo Penta workshop.

Starting the Engine After Service

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.
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