Volvo Penta KAD32 Instruction Book page 8

Safety precautions for maintenance and service operations
Preparations
Knowledge
The Owner's Manual contains instructions on how to
carry out general maintenance and service opera-
tions safely and correctly. Read the instructions
carefully before starting work.
Service literature covering more complicated opera-
tions is available from your Volvo Penta dealer.
Never carry out any work on the engine if you are
unsure of how it should be done, contact your Volvo
Penta dealer who will be glad to offer assistance.
Stop the engine
Stop the engine before opening or removing engine
hatches. Unless otherwise specified all maintenance
and service must be carried out with the engine
stopped.
To prevent accidental start of the boat engine re-
move the ignition key, turn off the power supply to
the engine at the main switch and lock it in the OFF
position before starting work. Put up a warning sign
in the control position that work on the engine is
being carried out.
Approaching or working on an engine that is running
is a safety risk. Loose clothing, hair, fingers or a
dropped tool can be caught in the rotating parts of
the engine and cause serious personal injury. Volvo
Penta recommend that all servicing with the engine
running be undertaken by an authorized Volvo Penta
workshop.
Lifting the engine
When lifting the engine use the lifting eyes installed
on the engine (reverse gear where installed). Always
check that lifting equipment is in good condition and
has sufficient load capacity to lift the engine (engine
weight including reverse gear and any extra equip-
ment installed). For safety's sake lift the engine using
an adjustable lifting beam. All chains and cables
should run parallel to each other and as perpendicu-
lar as possible in relation to the top of the engine.
Bear in mind that extra equipment installed on the
engine may alter its center of gravity. Special lifting
equipment may then be required in order to maintain
the correct balance and make the engine safe to
handle. Never carry out work on an engine suspend-
ed on a hoist.
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Before starting the engine
Reinstall all protective parts removed during service
operations before starting the engine. Check that no
tools or other items have been left on the engine.
Never start a turbocharged engine without installing
the air cleaner (ACL). The rotating compressor in the
Turbocharger unit can cause serious personal injury.
Foreign objects can also be sucked in and cause
mechanical damage to the unit.
Fire and explosion
Fuel and lubrication oil
All fuel, most lubricants and many chemicals are
inflammable. Read and follow the instructions on the
packaging.
When carrying out work on the fuel system make
sure the engine is cold. A fuel spill onto a hot surface
or electrical components can cause a fire.
Store fuel soaked rags and other flammable material
so that there is no danger of them catching fire. Fuel-
soaked rags can self-ignite under certain conditions.
Do not smoke when filling fuel, oil or in proximity of a
filling station or in the engine room.
Use of components other than Volvo Original
replacement parts
Components used in the fuel and ignition system
(gasoline engines) and electrical systems on Volvo
Penta products are designed and constructed to
minimize the risk of fire and explosion.
Using non-original Volvo Penta parts can result in fire
or explosion on board.
Batteries
The batteries contain and give off oxyhydrogen gas,
especially during charging. This gas is easily ignited
and highly volatile.
Do not under any circumstances smoke or use naked
flame or allow sparks in the vicinity of the batteries or
battery compartment.
Incorrectly connection a battery terminal cable or
jump-start cable can cause a spark which in its turn
can be sufficient to cause an explosion.