Safety
Precautions
It
isrecommendedthatyoureadyourenginemanualand
become thoroughly acquainted with your equipment before
you start the engine.
This symbol
if
used warns of imme-
diatehazards which will result in
severepersonal injury ordeath.
unsafe practice which can result In
This symbol refers
lo
ahazard or
severepersonal injury or death.
unsafe practice which can result in
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lo
ahazard or
personal injury or product orproperly damage.
Fuels,electricalequipment,batteries,exhaustgasesand
movingpartspresentpotentialhazardsthatcanresult in
serious, personal injury. Take careinfollowing these recom-
mended procedures. All local, state and federal codes should
be consulted and complied with.
tended for use in anytypeof aircraft.
This engine Isnot designed or in-
Use
of
thisengineinaircraft canresultinenginefailure
and causesserious personal injury ordeath.
General
Provide appropriate fire extinguishers and install themin
convenient locations. Use an extinguisher rated ABC by
NFPA.
Make sure that all fasteners on the engine are secure and
accurately torqued. Keep guardsin positionoverfans,
driving belts, etc.
If
itisnecessary to make adjustments while the engine is
running, use extreme caution when close to hot exhausts,
moving parts. etc.
Protect Against Moving Parts
Do
not wear loose clothinginthe vicinity
of
moving parts,
such as PTO shafts, flywheels, blowers, couplings, fans,
belts, etc.
Keepyourhands awayfrommoving parts.
Batteries
Before starting work on the engine, disconnect batteries
to prevent inadvertent starting
of
the engine.
DONOTSMOKEwhileservicingbatteries.Leadacid
batteries give
off
a highly explosive hydrogen gas which
can be ignited by flame, electrical arcing or by smoking.
Verify battery polarity before connecting battery cables.
Connect negative cable last.
Fuel System
DO NOT
fill
fuel tanks while engineisrunning.
DO NOT smoke or use an open flame
in
the vicinity
of
the
engine or fuel tank. Internal combustion engine fuels are
highly flammable.
Fuel lines must be of steel piping, adequately secured.
andfreefromleaks.Pipingattheengineshouldbe
approvedflexibleline..
Do
notusecopperpipingfor
flexible lines as copper will work harden and become
brittle enough to break.
Be sureall fuel supplies have a positive shutoff valve.
Exhaust System
Exhaust products
of
any internal combustion engine are
toxic and can cause injury,
or
death if inhaled.
All
engine
applications,especiallythosewithin
a
confinedarea,
should be equipped with an exhaust system to discharge
gases to the outside atmosphere.
Do
not use exhaust gases to heat a compartment
Makesurethat
your
exhaustsystem
is
free
of
leaks.
Ensure that exhaust manifolds are secure and are not
warped by bolts unevenly torqued.
Exhaust
Gas
is
Deadly!
Exhaust gases contain carbon monoxide, a poisonous gas
that can cause unconsciousness and death.
It
isan odorless
and colorless gas formed during combustion
of
hydrocarbon
fuels. Symptoms
of
carbon monoxide poisoning are:
Dizziness Vomiting
Headache Muscular Twitching
Weakness and Sleepiness Throbbing inTemples
If
you experience any
of
these symptoms, get outinto fresh air
immediately, shut down the unit and do not use until ithas
been inspected.
The best protection against carbon monoxide inhalation
is
proper installation and regular, frequent inspections
of
the
complete exhaust system.
If
you notice a changeinthe sound
or appearance
of
exhaustsystem,shutthe unitdown
immediately and haveit inspected and repaired at once by a
competent mechanic.
Cooling System
Coolants under pressure have a higher boiling Point than
water.
DO
NOTopenaradiatorpressurecapwhen
coolanttemperatureisabove
212°F
(l00°C)
orwhile
engine
is
running.
KeeptheUnitandSurroundingAreaClean
Make sure that oily rags are not left on or near the engine.
Removeallunnecessarygreaseand oilfromthe unit
Accumulated grease andoilcan cause overheating and
subsequent engine damage and present a potential fire
hazard.
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