Yanmar 4BY - HIGH PRESSURE HAZARD!; SHOCK HAZARD!

SAFETY
BY Service Manual
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Safety Precautions
A WARNING
HIGH PRESSURE HAZARD!
• Avoid skin contact with high pressure
diesel fuel spray caused by a fuel
system leak such as a broken fuel
injection line. High pressure fuel can
penetrate your skin and result in
serious injury. If you are exposed to
high pressure fuel spray, obtain
prompt medical treatment.
• NEVER check for a fuel leak with your
hands. ALWAYS use a piece of wood
or cardboard. Have your authorized
Yanmar marine dealer or distributor
repair the damage.
• Failure to comply could result in death
or serious injury.
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A WARNING
SHOCK HAZARD!
• Turn off the battery switch (if
equipped) or disconnect the negative
battery cable before servicing the
electrical system.
• Check the electrical harnesses for
cracks, abrasions, and damaged or
corroded connectors. ALWAYS keep
the connectors and terminals clean.
• Failure to comply could result in death
or serious injury.
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A WARNING
ENTANGLEMENT HAZARD!
• Stop the engine before you begin to
service it.
• NEVER leave the key in the key switch
when you are servicing the engine.
Someone may accidentally start the
engine and not realize you are
servicing it. This could result in a
serious injury.
• If you must service the engine while it
is operating, remove all jewelry, tie
back long hair, and keep your hands,
other body parts and clothing away
from moving / rotating parts.
• Failure to comply could result in death
or serious injury.
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A WARNING
BURN HAZARD!
• If you must drain the engine oil while it
is still hot, stay clear of the hot engine
oil to avoid being burned.
• ALWAYS wear eye protection.
• Failure to comply could result in death
or serious injury.
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