Service Quidelines; Safety Warnings - hsr-benelli S-series Service Manual

1.2 Service guidelines

1.2.1 Safety Warnings

ATTENTION:
Clean inside and outside of watercraft prior to servicing.
Clean all parts before installing.
Always use a service apron to prevent damage to foot well and top-deck fiberglass.
Watch for sharp edges which can cause personal injury.
Protect hands and arms when working with sharp components.
Always use a soft-faced hammer and extreme care when removing difficult or stuck
components.
Some fasteners are installed with locking agents or lubricants. Use of impact drivers will aid
in fastener removal.
Always follow torques specifications located throughout manual.
Fasteners secured with either too little or too much torque may fail and cause severe
property damage, injury or death.
Always follow torque sequence patterns when founding this manual.
Tighten each fastener evenly and to the specified torque value, and with specified locking
agent.
Always use new gaskets, o- rings and seals, clips, cir- clips, and snap rings when
assembling components.
Never reuse self-locking nuts when assembling components.
Never reuse hose clamps when removed from fuel lines. Replace with small gear clamps.
WARNING:
Always use HSR-Benelli authorized lubricants, greases, and locking agents when
assembling components. Failure to do so may cause severe engine or vehicle damage.
Always disconnect the black (-) negative cable first from the battery when removing the
battery. When installing the battery, attach the red (+) positive cable first, then the black (-)
negative cable.
Wear appropriate clothing, eye protection, and rubber gloves when working with batteries.
Battery acid contains sulphuric acid and is extremely poisonous. Serious burns can result
when in contact with skin, clothing, eyes or internal body components. If battery acid is
ingested, drink large quantities of water or milk. Follow with milk of magnesia, beaten egg or
vegetable oil. Call a physician immediately. Flush eyes for 15 minutes with water and seek
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