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Lifting the engine
The lifting eyes fitted on the engine must be used for lifting. Always check that the lifting devices are in good condition and that they have the correct capacity for the lift (engine weight together with auxiliaries, if fit- ted). The engine must be lifted with an adjustable lift- ing boom for safe handling. All chains or cables must be parallel to each other and should be as square as possible to the top of the engine. Note that auxiliary equipment installed on the engine could change its center of gravity. Special lifting devices may then be needed to obtain the correct balance and safe han- dling. Never carry out work on an engine that is only suspended in a hoist.