Engine Operation - Yanmar 3JH4E Operation Manual

ENGINE OPERATION

WARNING
!
Fire and Explosion Hazard
Avoid serious personal injury.
NEVER jump-start the engine.
Sparks caused by shorting the
battery to the starter terminals
may cause a fire or explosion.
ONLY use the key switch to start the engine.
Sudden Movement Hazard
Be sure the boat is in open water away from
other boats, docks or other obstructions
before increasing rpm. Avoid unexpected
equipment movement. Shift the marine gear
into the NEUTRAL position any time the
engine is at idle.
To prevent accidental equipment
movement, NEVER start the engine in gear.
Sever Hazard
Keep children and pets away
while the engine is operating.
JH4 Series Operation Manual
Exhaust Hazard
Avoid serious injury or death.
NEVER block windows, vents
or other means of ventilation if
the engine is operating in an
enclosed area. All internal
combustion engines create carbon
monoxide gas during operation and special
precautions are required to avoid carbon
monoxide poisoning.
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