Safety Directions For Maintenance And Service; Fire And Explosion - Volvo Penta TAMD60A Instruction Book

Safety directions for maintenance and service

Preparations
Knowledge
The instruction manual contains directions for per-
forming normal maintenance and service in a safe and
correct manner. Read the directions carefully before
starting work.
More detailed service literature is available from your
Volvo Penta dealer.
Never perform a task unless you are absolutely sure
how it is to be carried out, call your Volvo Penta deal-
er for assistance instead.
Stop the engine
Stop the engine before opening or dismantling the en-
gine hatch/hood. Maintenance and service must be
carried out with the engine stationary unless stated
otherwise in the instructions.
Prevent inadvertent start of the engine by removing
the starter key and turning off the power with the main
switch, locking it in the off position. Place a warning
sign in the driver position stating that service is in
progress.
Working on or approaching a running engine is a safe-
ty hazard. Loose clothing, hair, fingers or a dropped
tool can fasten in rotating parts and cause serious
bodily injury. Volvo Penta recommend leaving all work
requiring the engine to be running to an authorised
Volvo Penta service centre.
Lifting the engine
Always use the lifting eyes mounted on the engine (or
reverse gear) when lifting the engine. Always make
sure lifting equipment is in good condition and con-
structed for the lift (engine weight together with possi-
ble reverse gear and extra equipment). Use an adjust-
able lifting boom to ensure safe handling when lifting
the engine. All chains and wires must run parallel with
each other and as much at right-angle as possible to
the top of the engine. Note that any extra equipment
mounted on the engine can change the centre of grav-
ity. Special lifting devices may be required to obtain
the right balance and safe handling. Never perform
service on an engine suspended only from a lifting de-
vice.
Before starting
Refit all guards and covers that have been removed
before starting the engine. Make sure there are no
tools or other objects left on the engine.
A turbocharged engine must never be started without
the air filter fitted. The rotating compressor wheel in
the turbocharger can cause severe personal injury.
There is also a risk of foreign objects being drawn in
and causing mechanical damage.

Fire and explosion

Fuel and lubricants
All fuel, most lubricants and many chemicals are
flammable substances. Always read and follow the di-
rections on the packaging.
Work performed on the fuel system must be done on
a cold engine. Fuel leaks and spills on hot surfaces or
electrical components can cause fires.
Keep oil- and fuel-drenched rags and other hazardous
materials where they are safe in case of fire. Oil
drenched rags can self-ignite in certain conditions.
Never smoke when refuelling, topping up with oil or
when in the vicinity of the fuel station or engine room.
Non-original parts
Components in fuel, ignition and electrical systems on
Volvo Penta engines are designed and manufactured
to minimize the risk of explosion and fire in compli-
ance with existing legislation.
The use of non-original parts can result in explosion or
fire.
Batteries
Batteries contain and generate oxyhydrogen gas, es-
pecially when charging. Oxyhydrogen is easily ignited
and extremely explosive.
Smoking, naked flames and sparks must never occur
in or close to the batteries or battery compartment.
A faulty battery connection or jumper cable can gener-
ate sparks which can cause the battery to explode.
Start spray
Never use start spray or similar start help. Explosions
can occur in the intake manifold. Risk for personal in-
jury.
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