2003-10:1 © Scania Industrial & Marine Engines 7
Safety precautions for running the engine
Daily inspection
Always carry out a visual check of the engine
and engine room before starting the engine and
once you have stopped the engine after
running.
This will enable you to easily detect and fuel, oil
or coolant leaks, or any other abnormalities
which may require rectification.
Refuelling
There is a risk of fire and explosion when
refuelling. The engine must be stopped and
smoking is not allowed.
Do not overfill the tank due to a risk of
expansion, and close the filler cap properly.
Use only fuel recommended in the service
literature. Fuel of the wrong quality can cause
the engine to malfunction or stop by preventing
the injection pump and injectors from operating
as they should.
This can cause damage to the engine and,
possibly, injury.
Hazardous gases
Start the engine only in a well ventilated area.
The exhaust fumes contain carbon monoxide
and nitric oxides, which are toxic.
When running the engine in a closed area,
there must be an efficient device for dissipating
exhaust fumes and crankcase gases.
Starter lock
If the control panel is not fitted with a key
operated switch, there should be a lock on the
engine room to prevent unauthorised starting of
the engine.
Alternatively, a lockable on/off master switch or
battery master switch can be used.
Starting spray
Never use starting spray or similar to help you
start the engine. This can cause an explosion in
the intake manifold and possible injury.
Running
The engine must not be run in environments
where there is a risk for explosion as all of the
electrical or mechanical components can
generate sparks.
Approaching a running engine always poses a
safety risk. Parts of the body, clothes or
dropped tools can get caught in rotating parts
such as the fan and cause injury.
Therefore, all rotating parts and hot surfaces
must be shielded as much as possible to aid
personal safety.
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