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Yanmar engines LV series (L48V, L70V, L100V). Manual - part 5

SAFETY

LV Operation Manual

DANGER

CRUSH HAZARD!

• When you need to transport an engine

for repair, have a helper assist you to
attach it to a hoist and load it on a
truck.

• NEVER stand under a hoisted engine.

If the hoist mechanism fails, the
engine will fall on you, causing serious
injury or death.

• Failure to comply will result in death or

serious injury.

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WARNING

SEVER HAZARD!

• Keep hands and other body parts

away from moving / rotating parts
such as the cooling fan / flywheel.

• Wear tight fitting clothing and keep

your hair short or tie it back while the
engine is running.

• Remove all jewelry before you operate

or service the machine.

• NEVER start the engine in gear.

Sudden movement of the engine
and / or machine could cause death or
serious personal injury.

• NEVER operate the engine without the

guards in place.

• Before you start the engine make sure

that all bystanders are clear of the
area.

• Keep children and pets away while the

engine is operating.

• Check before starting the engine that

any tools or shop rags used during
maintenance have been removed from
the area.

• Failure to comply could result in death

or serious injury.

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SAFETY

LV Operation Manual

WARNING

EXHAUST HAZARD!

• NEVER operate the engine in an

enclosed area such as a garage,
tunnel, underground room, manhole or
ship’s hold without proper ventilation.

• NEVER block windows, vents, or other

means of ventilation if the engine is
operating in an enclosed area. All
internal combustion engines create
carbon monoxide gas during
operation. Accumulation of this gas
within an enclosure could cause
illness or even death.

• Make sure that all connections are

tightened to specifications after repair
is made to the exhaust system.

• Failure to comply could result in death

or serious injury.

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WARNING

ALCOHOL AND DRUG HAZARD!

• NEVER operate the engine while you

are under the influence of alcohol or
drugs.

• NEVER operate the engine when you

are feeling ill.

• Failure to comply could result in death

or serious injury.

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WARNING

EXPOSURE HAZARD!

• Wear personal protective equipment

such as gloves, work shoes, eye and
hearing protection as required by the
task at hand.

• NEVER wear jewelry, unbuttoned

cuffs, ties or loose fitting clothing
when you are working near
moving / rotating parts such as the
cooling fan, flywheel or PTO shaft.

• ALWAYS tie long hair back when you

are working near moving / rotating
parts such as a cooling fan, flywheel,
or PTO shaft.

• NEVER operate the engine while

wearing a headset to listen to music or
radio because it will be difficult to hear
the warning signals.

• Failure to comply could result in death

or serious injury.

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SAFETY

LV Operation Manual

WARNING

BURN HAZARD!

• Batteries contain sulfuric acid. NEVER

allow battery fluid to come in contact
with clothing, skin or eyes. Severe
burns could result. ALWAYS wear
safety goggles and protective clothing
when servicing the battery. If contact
with the skin and / or eyes should
occur, flush with a large amount of
water and obtain prompt medical
treatment.

• Failure to comply could result in death

or serious injury.

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WARNING

HIGH PRESSURE HAZARD!

• Avoid skin contact with the 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 industrial engine dealer or
distributor repair the damage.

• Failure to comply could result in death

or serious injury.

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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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WARNING

SEVER 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
long hair back, 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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SAFETY

LV Operation Manual

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 scalded. Make sure
you wear eye protection.

• Failure to comply could result in death

or serious injury.

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WARNING

BURN HAZARD!

• Keep your hands and other body parts

away from hot engine surfaces such
as the muffler, exhaust pipe,
turbocharger (if equipped) and engine
block during operation and shortly
after you shut the engine down. These
surfaces are extremely hot while the
engine is operating and could
seriously burn you.

• Failure to comply could result in death

or serious injury.

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CAUTION

FLYING OBJECT HAZARD!

• ALWAYS wear eye protection when

servicing the engine and when using
compressed air or high-pressure
water. Dust, flying debris, compressed
air, pressurized water or steam may
injure your eyes.

• Failure to comply may result in minor

or moderate injury.

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CAUTION

• Only use diesel fuels recommended by

Yanmar for the best engine
performance, to prevent engine
damage and to comply with EPA / ARB
warranty requirements.

• Only use clean diesel fuel.

• NEVER remove inlet fuel screen from

the filler port. If removed, dirt and
debris could get into the fuel system
causing it to clog.

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CAUTION

NEVER attempt to adjust the low or high
idle speed limit screw. This may impair
the safety and performance of the
machine and shorten its life. If
adjustment is ever required, contact
your authorized Yanmar industrial
engine dealer or distributor.

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