Yanmar 6SY Series Operation Manual page 72

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
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DANGER
FIRE AND EXPLOSION
HAZARD!
• Diesel fuel is flammable and
explosive under certain
conditions.
• If the unit has an electric fuel
pump, when you prime the fuel
system, turn the key switch to
the ON position for 10 to 15
seconds to allow the electric
fuel pump to prime the system.
• If the unit has a mechanical
fuel pump, when you prime the
fuel system, operate the fuel
priming lever of the
mechanical fuel pump several
times until the fuel filter cup is
filled with fuel.
• NEVER open the air vent valve
while the fuel system is being
primed. The fuel filter has an
internal air bleed port.
• Failure to comply will result in
death or serious injury.
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DANGER
NEVER start the engine unless
the air filter is installed.
Failure to comply will result in
death or serious injury.
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• Keep hands and other body
• Wear tight fitting clothing and
• Remove all jewelry before you
• NEVER start the engine in
• NEVER operate the engine
• Before you start the engine
• Keep children and pets away
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• Check before starting the
• Failure to comply could result
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WARNING
SEVER HAZARD!
parts away from
moving / rotating parts such as
the flywheel or PTO shaft.
keep your hair short or tie it
back while the engine is
running.
operate or service the engine.
gear. Sudden movement of the
engine and / or vessel could
cause death or serious
personal injury.
without the guards in place.
make sure that all bystanders
are clear of the area.
while the engine is operating.
engine that any tools or shop
rags used during maintenance
have been removed from the
area.
in death or serious injury.
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