Technical data

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Check that the warning or information decals on
the product are always clearly visible. Replace
decals that have been damaged or painted over.
Never start the engine without installing the air
cleaner (ACL). The rotating compressor in the tur-
bocharger can cause serious personal injury. Fo-
reign objects entering the intake ducts can also
cause mechanical damage.
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 coolant filler cap when the eng-
ine is hot. Steam or hot coolant can spray out.
Open the coolant filler cap carefully and slowly to
release pressure before removing the cap com-
pletely. 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 filler
cap removed, otherwise oil could be ejected.
Stop the engine 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, ensu-
re that exhaust gases are ventilated out of 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!
Safety information
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 being
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 following
special warning symbols.
WARNING! If these instructions are not followed
there is a danger of personal injury, extensive da-
mage to the product or serious mechanical mal-
function.
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 precautions
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 befo-
re 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 (carrying out
adjustments for example) requires that the engi-
ne is running. Approaching a running engine is
dangerous. Loose clothing or long hair can fasten
in rotating parts and cause serious personal inju-
ry. If working in proximity to a running engine, ca-
reless 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 protective
parts removed during service operations before
starting the engine.