Safety Precautions; General Information; Before You Operate; During Operation And Maintenance - Yanmar ZT370 Operation Manual

SAFETY

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

General Information

There is no substitute for common sense
and careful practices. Improper practices
or carelessness can cause burns, cuts,
mutilation, asphyxiation, other bodily injury
or death. This information contains general
safety precautions and guidelines that
must be followed to reduce risk to personal
safety. Special safety precautions are
listed in specific procedures. Read and
understand all of the safety precautions
before operation or performing repairs or
maintenance.

Before You Operate

WARNING
• Never permit anyone to
install or operate the
engine or stern-drive
without proper training.
• Read and understand this Operation
Manual before you operate or service
the engine or stern-drive to ensure
that you follow safe operating
practices and maintenance
procedures.
• Safety signs and labels are additional
reminders for safe operating and
maintenance techniques.
• Consult your authorized Yanmar
Marine dealer or distributor for
additional training.
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During Operation and
Maintenance
DANGER
Fire Hazard
Ensure that appropriate
fire detection and
extinguishing equipment
are installed and checked
periodically for proper
operation.
Crush Hazard
• Always use lifting
equipment with
sufficient capacity to lift
the stern-drive.
• Never stand under a hoisted
stern-drive. If the hoist mechanism
fails, the stern-drive will fall on you,
causing serious injury or death.
• Never support the stern-drive with
equipment not designed to support
the weight of the stern-drive such as
wooden pieces, blocks or by only
using a jack.
ZT370 Operation Manual