Volvo Penta D11 Operator's Manual download pdf (Page 8)

Preparations

Knowledge

The operator’s manual contains instructions on how

to carry out general maintenance and service opera-

tions safely and correctly. Read the instructions care-

fully before starting work.

Service literature covering more complicated opera-

tions is available from your Volvo Penta dealer.

Never carry out any work on the engine if you are

unsure of how it should be done, contact your Volvo

Penta dealer who will be glad to offer assistance.

Stop the engine

Stop the engine before opening or removing engine

hatches. Unless otherwise specified all maintenance

and service must be carried out with the engine stop-

ped.

To prevent accidental start of the boat engine, remove

the ignition key, turn off the power supply to the engine

at the main switches and lock them in the OFF posi-

tion before starting work. Put up a warning sign in the

control position that work on the engine is being car-

ried out.

Approaching or working on an engine which is running

is a safety risk. Loose clothing, hair, fingers or a drop-

ped tool can be caught in the rotating parts of the

engine and cause serious personal injury. Volvo

Penta recommend that all servicing with the engine

running should be undertaken by an authorized Volvo

Penta workshop.

Lifting the engine

When lifting the engine, use the lifting eyes installed

on the engine (reverse gear where installed). Always

check that lifting equipment is in good condition and

has sufficient load capacity to lift the engine (engine

weight including reverse gear and any extra equip-

ment installed). For safety’s sake lift the engine using

an adjustable lifting beam. All chains and cables

should run parallel to each other and as perpendicular

as possible in relation to the top of the engine. Bear

in mind that extra equipment installed on the engine

may alter its center of gravity. Special lifting equip-

ment may then be required in order to maintain the

correct balance and make the engine safe to handle.

Never carry out work on an engine suspended on a

hoist.

Before starting the engine

Reinstall all protective parts removed during service

operations before starting the engine. Check that no

tools or other items have been left on the engine.

Never start a turbocharged engine without installing

the air cleaner (ACL). The rotating compressor in the

Turbocharger unit can cause serious personal injury.

Foreign objects can also be sucked in and cause

mechanical damage to the unit.

Fire and explosion

Fuel and lubrication oil

All fuel, most lubricants and many chemicals are

inflammable. Read and follow the instructions on the

packaging.

When carrying out work on the fuel system, make sure

the engine is cold. A fuel spill onto a hot surface or

electrical components can cause a fire.

Store fuel soaked rags and other flammable material

so that there is no danger of them catching fire. Fuel-

soaked rags can self-ignite under certain conditions.

Do not smoke when filling fuel, oil or in proximity of a

filling station or in the engine room.

Non-original components

Components used in the fuel and ignition system

(gasoline engines) and electrical systems on Volvo

Penta products are designed and constructed to min-

imize the risk of fire and explosion.

Using non-original Volvo Penta parts can result in fire

or explosion on board.

Batteries

The batteries contain and emit oxyhydrogen gas,

especially during charging. This gas is easily ignited

and highly volatile.

Do not under any circumstances smoke or use naked

flame or allow sparks in the vicinity of the batteries or

battery compartment.

An incorrect connection of a battery terminal cable or

jump-start cable can cause a spark which in its turn

can be sufficient to cause an explosion.

Start spray

Never use start spray or similar agents to start an

engine equipped with air pre-heating (glow plugs/

starter element). This may cause an explosion in the

inlet manifold. Danger of personal injury.

Safety Information

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