Precautions - Mercury MerCruiser D2.8L D-Tronic Service Manual

SERVICE MANUAL NUMBER 22

Precautions

Always disconnect battery cables from battery before working around electrical
system components to prevent injury to yourself or damage to electrical system.
Be careful when changing fuel system components; diesel fuel is flammable. En-
sure that ignition key is OFF. Do NOT smoke or allow sources of spark or flame in
the area while changing fuel system components. Wipe up any spilled fuel immedi-
ately. Do NOT allow fuel to come into contact with any hot surface which may cause
it to ignite.
Avoid diesel fuel fire. Improper installation of brass fittings or plugs into fuel filter
base can crack casting and/or cause a fuel leak. Follow specific procedure, given
in SECTION 4 of this manual, for all fuel line connections.
FIRE HAZARD: Fuel leakage from any part of the fuel system can be a fire hazard
which can cause serious bodily injury or death. Careful periodic inspection of entire
fuel system is mandatory, particularly after storage. All fuel components including
fuel tanks, whether plastic, metal or fiberglass, fuel lines, primers, fittings, and fuel
filters should be inspected for leakage, softening, hardening, swelling or corrosion.
Any sign of leakage or deterioration requires replacement before further engine op-
eration.
Dispose of fuel-soaked rags, paper, etc., in an appropriate air tight, fire retardant
container. Fuel-soaked items may spontaneously ignite and result in a fire hazard
which could cause serious bodily injury or death.
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