SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
ing adjustments, use extreme care to avoid touching
moving parts and hot exhaust system components.
• Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry when servicing
equipment; avoid wearing loose jackets, shirts, sleeves,
rings, necklaces 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
A
WARNING:
High
noise
levels
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
open.
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.
ENGINE
INSTALLATIONS
Preparations to install an engine should begin with a thor·
ough examination
of
the American Boat and Yacht Council's
(ABYC) standards. These standards are a combination
of
sources including the USCG and the NFPA.
Sections
of
the ABYC standards
of
particular interest are:
H-2 Ventilation
P-l
Exhaust systems
PA
Inboard engines
E-9 DC Electrical systems
All installations must comply with the Federal Code
of
Regulations (FCR).
ABYC,
NFPA
AND
USCG
PUBLICATIONS
FOR
INSTALLING
DIESEL
ENGINES
Read the following ABYC, NFPA and USCG publications
for safety codes and standards. Follow their recommenda-
tions when installing your engine/generator.
ABYC
(American Boat and Yacht Council)
"Safety Standards for Small Craft"
Order
From:
ABYC
15 East 26th
Street
New York, NY 10010
NFPA (National Fire Protection Association)
"Fire Protection Standard for Motor Craft"
Order From:
NFPA
11
Tracy Drive
Avon Industrial
Park
Avon, MA 02322
USCG (United States Coast Guard)
"USCG 33CFR183"
Order
From:
U.S. Government Printing Office
Washington, D.C. 20404
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