SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
TOXIC
EXHAUST
GASES
I A
WARNING:
Cal'llon
monoxide
(CO)
is a
deadly
gas!
• Ensure that the exhaust system is adequate to expel gases
discharged from the engine. Check the exhaust system
regularly for leaks and make sure the exhaust manifolds
are
securely attached and no warping exists. Pay close
attention
to
the
manifold,
water
injection
elbow,
and
exhaust pipe nipple.
• Be
sure
the
unit
and
its
surroundings
are
well
ventilated.
•
In
addition
to
routine
inspection
of
the
exhaust
system,
install
a
carbon
monoxide
detector
.
Consult
your
boat
builder
or
dealer for installation
of
approved detectors.
•
For
additional informati
on
refer to
ABYC
T-22 (educa-
tional information
on
Carbon Monoxide).
A
WARNING:
Carbon
monoxide
(CO)
is
an
invisible
odOfless
gas_
Inhalation
produces
flu-like
symptDms,
nausea
Of
death!
• Do not use copper tubing in diesel exhaust systems. Diesel
fumes can rapidly destroy copper tubing
in
exhaust sys-
tems. Exhaust sulfur
causes
rapid deterioration
of
copper
tubing resulting in exhaust/water leakage.
• Do not install exhaust outlet where exhaust can be drawn
through portholes, vents,
or
air conditioners.
If
the engine
exhaust
discharge
outlet is
near
the
waterline
,
water
could
enter tbe exhaust discharge outlet and close
or
restrict the
flow
of
exhaust. Avoid overloading the craft.
• Although diesel engine exhaust
gases
are not as toxic
as
exhaust fumes from gasoline engines, carbon monoxide
gas is present
in
diesel exhaust fumes. Some
of
the symp-
toms
or signs
of
carbon monoxide inhalation
or
poisoning
are:
Vomiting
Dizziness
Throbbing
in
temples
Muscular twitching
Intense headache
Weakness and sleepiness
iii
AVOID
MOVING
PARTS
I
A
WARNING:
Rotating
parts
can
cause
injury
·
or
death!
• Do
not
service
the
engine while
it
is
running
. If a
situation
arises
in which it is absolutely necessary to make operat-
ing adjustments, use extreme care to avoid touching mov-
ing parts and hot exhaust system
compone~ts.
• Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry when servicing
equipment; avoid wearing loose jackets, shirts, sleeves,
rings
,
neckJaces
or
bracelets
that
could
be
caught
in
moving parts.
• Make sure all attaching hardware is properly tightened.
Keep protective shields and guards in their respective
places
at all times.
• Do not check fluid levels
or
the drive belt's tension while
the
engine is
operating.
• Stay clear
of
the drive shaft and the transmission coupling
when
the
engine is
running
;
hair
and
clothing
can
easily
be caught in these rotating parts.
HAZARDOUS
NOISE
I
A
WARNING:
High
noise
/ere/s
can
cause
hearing
· loss!
• Never
operate
an
engine
without
its
muffler
installed
.
•
Do
not run an engine with the air intake (silencer)
removed.
• Do not run engines for long periods with their enclosures
OpeD.
A
WARNING:
Do
not
work
on
machinery
when
you
are
mentally
or
physically
incapacitated
by
fatigue!
OPERATORS
MANUAL
Many
of
the preceding safety tips and warnings are repeated
in
your Operators Manual along with other cautions and
notes to highlight critical information. Read your manual
carefully, maintain
your
equipment, and follow all safety
procedures.
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