RDG603A20 - Issue 10 Page 12 of 100The engine and its accessories are not intended to be put into operation until they areintegrated into the boat as a whole. No person should be in the engine compartment and theengine cover or deck hatches should be closed whilst the engine is running.4. Exhaust SystemWARNING:EXHAUST HAZARD! NEVER OPERATE ENGINE IN A BOATS ENGINE BAYWITHOUT PROPER VENTILATION. NEVER BLOCK VENTS OR OTHER MEANS OFVENTILATION. ALL COMBUSTION ENGINES CREATE CARBON MONOXIDE GASDURING OPERATION. ACCUMULATION OF THIS GAS COULD CAUSE ILLNESS OREVEN DEATH.WARNING:BURN HAZARD! WAIT UNTIL THE EXHAUST COOLS BEFORE YOU TOUCH IT.Exhaust gases may have temperatures as high as 650°C and contain elements which areharmful if ingested.It is therefore essential that exhaust systems are gas tight and lagged to prevent accidentalburning and inhalation of exhaust gases when inside the boat cabin.5. Launching and Lifting BoatsCare must be taken when launching or craning new boats into or out of the waterway, so thatwater does not enter the engine via the exhaust system or air vents. It is recommended thatthese are blocked temporarily whilst undertaking this procedure.6. BatteriesDANGER:EXPLOSION HAZARD! NEVER SHORT OUT THE BATTERY TERMINALS,INCLUDING WHEN CHECKING THE REMAINING BATTERY CHARGE THIS WILLRESULT IN A SPARK AND MAY CAUSE AN EXPLOSION OR FIRE.
