Safety
Precautions
It is recommended that you read your engine manual and
become thoroughly acquainted with your equipment before
you
start the engine.
This symbol if used warns of imme-
diate hazards which will
result
in
severe personal injury or death.
This symbol refers
to
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hazard or
[AWARNING!
unsafe practice which can result in
severe personal injury
or
death.
This symbol refers
to
a
hazard or
unsafe practice which can result in
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personal injury or product or properiy damage.
Fuels, electrical equipment, batteries, exhaust gases and
moving parts present potential hazards that can result in
serious, personal injury. Take care in following these recom-
mended procedures.
All
local, state and federal codes should
be consulted and complied with.
This engine
Is
not designed or in-
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tended for
use
in any type of aircraft.
Use
of
this engine in aircraft can result in engine failure
and causes serious personal injury or death.
General
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Provide appropriate fire extinguishers and install them in
convenient locations. Use an extinguisher rated ABC by
NFPA.
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Make sure that all fasteners on theenginearesecureand
accurately torqued. Keep guards in position over fans,
driving belts, etc.
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If
it is necessary
to
make adjustments while the engine is
running, use extreme caution when close
to
hot exhausts,
moving parts, etc.
Protect Against Moving Parts
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Do
not wear loose clothing in the vicinity
of
moving parts,
such as
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shafts, flywheels, blowers, couplings, fans,
belts, etc.
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Keep your hands away from moving parts.
Batteries
Before starting work on the engine, disconnect batteries
to prevent inadvertent starting
of
the engine.
DO NOT
SMOKE
while servicing batteries. Lead acid
batteries give
off
a highly explosive hydrogen gas which
can be ignited by flame, electrical arcing or by smoking.
Verify battery polarity before connecting battery cables.
Connect negative cable last
Fuel
System
b
DO
NOT fill fuel tanks while engine is running.
DO
NOT
smoke or use an open flame in the vicinity
of
the
engine or fuel tank. Internal combustion engine fuels are
highly flammable.
Fuel lines must be of steel piping, adequately secured,
and free from leaks. Piping at the engine should be
approved flexible line.
Do
not use copper piping for
flexible lines as copper will work harden and become
brittle enough
to
break.
Be sure all fuel supplies have a positive shutoff valve.
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Exhaust
System
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Exhaust products of any internal combustion engine are
toxic and can cause injury, or death
if
inhaled.
All
engine
applications, especially those within
a
confined area,
should be equipped with an exhaust system to discharge
gases
to
the outside atmosphere.
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Do not use exhaust gases
to
heat a compartment.
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Make sure that your exhaust system is free of leaks.
Ensure that exhaust manifolds are secure and are not
warped by bolts unevenly torqued.
Exhaust Gas
is
Deadly!
Exhaust gases contain carbon monoxide, a poisonous gas
that can cause unconsciousness and death. It is an odorless
and colorless gas formed during combustion of hydrocarbon
fuels. Symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning are:
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Dizziness
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Vomiting
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Headache
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Muscular Twitching
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Weakness .and Sleepiness
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Throbbing in Temples
If
you experience any of these symptoms, get out into fresh air
immediately, shut down the unit and do not use until
it
has
been inspected.
The best protection against carbon monoxide inhalation
is
proper installation and regular, frequent inspections
of
the
complete exhaust system. If you notice a change in the sound
or appearance of exhaust system, shut the unit down
immediately and have
it
inspected and repaired at once
by
a
competent mechanic.
Cooling
System
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Coolants under pressure havea higher boiling point than
water.
DO
NOT open
a
radiator pressure cap when
coolant temperature is above 212OF (lOO°C) or while
engine
is
running.
Keep the
Unit
and Surrounding Area Clean
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Make sure that oily rags are not lefl on or near the engine
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Remove all unnecessary grease and oil from the unit.
Accumulated grease and oil can cause overheating and
subsequent engine damage and present a potential fire
hazard.
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