Before any auxiliary diesel engine hydraulic starting system is opened for servicing or repair, you must __________.
Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation
Correct Answer: Option D — bleed off all hydraulic pressure from the system
Bleeding off all hydraulic pressure ensures stored potential energy is safely dissipated before breaking containment, protecting engineering personnel from high-pressure fluid injection injuries during auxiliary diesel starting system maintenance.
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