Technical data

2
Information on Safety
Introduction
This Workshop Manual contains technical data, des-
criptions and repair instructions for Volvo Penta pro-
ducts or product versions contained in the contents
list. Ensure that the correct workshop literature is be-
ing used.
Read the safety information and the Workshop Ma-
nual “General Information” and “Repair Instruc-
tions” carefully before starting work.
Important
In this book and on the engine you will find the follo-
wing special warning symbols.
WARNING! If these instructions are not followed
there is a danger of personal injury, extensive
damage to the product or serious mechanical
malfunction.
IMPORTANT! Used to draw your attention to so-
mething that can cause damage, product mal-
function or damage to property.
NOTE! Used to draw your attention to important infor-
mation that will facilitate work or operations.
Below is a summary of the risks and safety precau-
tions you should always observe or carry out when
operating or servicing the engine.
Immobilize the engine by turning off the power
supply to the engine at the main switch (-swit-
ches) and lock it (them) in the OFF position be-
fore starting work. Set up a warning notice at the
engine control point or helm.
Generally, all servicing should be carried out
with the engine switched off. Some work (carry-
ing out certain adjustments for example) requi-
res the engine to be running. Approaching a
running engine is dangerous. Loose clothing or
long hair can fasten in rotating parts and cause
serious personal injury.
If working in proximity to a running engine, care-
less movements or a dropped tool can result in
personal injury. Avoid burns. Take precautions
to avoid hot surfaces (exhausts, turbochargers,
charge air pipes and starter elements etc.) and
liquids in supply lines and hoses when the engi-
ne is running or has been turned off immediately
prior to starting work on it. Reinstall all protecti-
ve parts removed during service operations be-
fore starting the engine.
Check that the warning or information decals on
the product are always clearly visible. Replace
decals that have been damaged or painted over.
Engine with turbocharger: Never start the engine
without installing the air cleaner (ACL). The rota-
ting compressor in the turbocharger can cause
serious personal injury. Foreign objects entering
the intake ducts can also cause mechanical da-
mage.
Never use start spray or similar to start the engi-
ne. The starter element may cause an explosion
in the inlet manifold. Danger of personal injury.
Avoid opening the filler cap for engine coolant
system (freshwater cooled engines) when the
engine is still hot. Steam or hot coolant can
spray out. Open the coolant filler cap carefully
and slowly to release pressure before removing
the cap completely. Take great care if a cock,
plug or engine coolant line must be removed
from a hot engine. It is difficult to anticipate in
which direction steam or hot coolant can spray
out.
Hot oil can cause burns. Avoid skin contact with
hot oil. Ensure that the lubrication system is not
under pressure before commencing work on it.
Never start or operate the engine with the oil fil-
ler cap removed, otherwise oil could be ejected.
Stop the engine and close the sea cock before
carrying out operations on the engine cooling
system.
Start the engine only in a well-ventilated area. If
operating the engine in an enclosed space, en-
sure that exhaust gases and crankcase ventila-
tion emissions are extracted from the working
area.
Always use protective goggles where there is a
danger of pieces of metal, sparks from grinding,
acid or other chemicals being thrown into your
eyes. Your eyes are very sensitive, injury can
lead to loss of sight!