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Do not smoke or use naked flames while filling or operating the engine.
Make sure that any sound-absorbing panels made of porous material are not soaked with fuel or oil.
To start the engine follow the specific instructions provided in the engine's user manual; do not use any spray device
which may cause explosions in the air manifold.
Before starting, check for and remove any tools that have been used to carrying out maintenance work to the engine
and check that any guards removed have been replaced.
Do not start the engine without fitting the air filter.
Be careful of any hot surfaces (exhaust manifold, turbocharger, boost system pipes etc) and the warm fluids in the
engine ducts, both running and stopped.
Before carrying out any work on the engine, it must be shut down and allowed to cool. Do not perform any operation
while the engine is running.
Before carrying out any work on the engine, ensure that the main isolating switch is OFF.
If the boat is afloat, shut down the engine and close the sea cock valve before carrying out any work on the cooling
system.
Some operation may require the engine running. Remember that staying close to the engine increases the risk of
injury.
Preferably the oil should be emptied out while the engine is still hot (approx. 80° C), particular care should be taken in
order to avoid burns. In any event make sure that oil does not come into contact with your skin because of the health
hazards involved. Take care when removing the oil filter as it may be hot.
Check that the discharged oil, the oil, air and fuel filters and all the parts replaced are disposed of, so as not to harm
the environment.
Do not start or run the engine without closing the oil filler cap, as it may be possible for oil to escape.
Do not carry out any check, filling or replacement of the cooling liquid before the engine has cooled down. In any case
use a suitable cloth to prevent injury. Open the exchanger or the expansion tank cap cautiously and wait for any gas
escape.
Take particular care if liquids containing nitrites are mixed with others not containing these compounds as this may
give rise to the formation of nitrosamines, which are a health hazard. The cooling liquid is polluting, so dispose of in a
manner that does not damage the environment.
During operations which involve access to moving parts of the engine and/or removal of the rotary guards, disconnect
and isolate the positive cable of the battery so as to prevent accidental short circuit and operation of the starter motor.
Check the belt tension only when the engine is shut down.
Ensure that self-adhesive instructions applied on the engine are always well visible. Replace if damaged or illegible.
In order to move the engine use only the genuine eyebolts fitted for this purpose. Ensure that all engine lifting
equipment is without defects or damage and that the safe working load is adequate for the lift of the engine taking into
account the gearbox and any auxiliary equipment fitted. Do not carry out operations on an engine suspended with
lifting equipment.
Always use products recommended by Lombardini Marine. The use of poor quality fuel can damage the engine. On a
diesel engine, a poor quality fuel can cause serious and also irreversible problems and also increase the maintenance
cost.
Some chemical products used for correct engine operation (engine and gearbox oil, coolant) are harmful to health.
Always refer to and follow the information contained within the material safety data sheets.
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