Kohler 6EKOD Operation Manual page 6

Carbon monoxide
Carbon monoxide can cause severe
nausea, fainting, or death. Carbon
monoxide is a poisonous gas present in
exhaust gases. Carbon monoxide is an
odorless, colorless,
nonirritating gas that can cause death if
inhaled for even a short time. Carbon
monoxide poisoning symptoms include
but are not limited to the following:
D Light-headedness, dizziness
D Physical fatigue, weakness in
joints and muscles
D Sleepiness, mental fatigue,
inability to concentrate
or speak clearly, blurred vision
D Stomachache, vomiting, nausea
If experiencing any of these symptoms
and carbon monoxide poisoning is
possible, seek fresh air immediately
and remain active. Do not sit, lie down,
or fall asleep. Alert others to the
possibility of carbon
poisoning. Seek medical attention if
the condition of affected persons does
not improve within minutes of breathing
fresh air.
Inspecting the exhaust system.
Carbon monoxide can cause severe
nausea, fainting, or death.
safety of the craft's occupants, install a
carbon monoxide detector.
operate the generator set without a
functioning carbon monoxide detector.
Inspect the detector before each
generator set use.
Operating the generator set. Carbon
monoxide can cause severe nausea,
fainting, or death. Be especially
careful if operating the generator set
when moored or anchored under calm
conditions because gases
accumulate. If operating the generator
set dockside, moor the craft so that the
exhaust discharges on the lee side (the
side sheltered from the wind). Always
be aware of others, making sure your
exhaust is directed away from other
boats and buildings.
6 Safety Precautions and Instructions
Fuel System
symptoms.
tasteless,
Explosive fuel vapors.
Can cause severe injury or death.
Use extreme care when handling,
storing, and using fuels.
The fuel system.
vapors can cause severe injury or
death.
explosive.
handling and storing fuels. Store fuels
in a well-ventilated area away from
monoxide
spark-producing equipment and out of
the reach of children. Never add fuel to
the tank while the engine is running
because spilled fuel may ignite on
contact with hot parts or from sparks.
Do not smoke or permit flames or
sparks to occur near sources of spilled
fuel or fuel vapors. Keep the fuel lines
For the
and connections tight and in good
condition. Do not replace flexible fuel
Never
lines with rigid lines.
sections to avoid fuel line breakage
caused by vibration. Do not operate the
generator set in the presence of fuel
leaks, fuel accumulation, or sparks.
Repair fuel systems before resuming
generator set operation.
Draining the fuel system. Explosive
fuel vapors can cause severe injury
or death. Spilled fuel can cause an
may
explosion. Use a container to catch fuel
when draining the fuel system. Wipe up
spilled fuel after draining the system.
Hazardous Noise
Hazardous noise.
Can cause hearing loss.
Never operate the generator set
without a muffler or with a faulty
exhaust system.
WARNING
Explosive fuel
Vaporized fuels are highly
Use extreme care when
Use flexible
CAUTION
Hazardous Voltage/
Moving Parts
WARNING
Hazardous voltage. Moving parts.
Can cause severe injury or death.
Operate the generator set only when
all guards and electrical enclosures
are in place.
Servicing the generator set when it
is operating. Exposed moving parts
can cause severe injury or death.
Keep hands, feet, hair, clothing, and
test leads away from the belts and
pulleys when the generator set is
running. Replace guards, screens, and
covers before operating the generator
set.
Grounding electrical equipment.
Hazardous voltage can
severe injury or death. Electrocution
is possible whenever electricity is
present. Ensure you comply with all
applicable codes and
Electrically ground the generator set,
transfer switch, and related equipment
and electrical circuits. Turn off the main
circuit breakers of all power sources
before servicing the equipment. Never
contact electrical leads or appliances
when standing in water or on wet
ground because these conditions
increase the risk of electrocution.
Disconnecting the electrical load.
Hazardous voltage can
severe injury or death. Disconnect
the generator set from the load by
turning off the line circuit breaker or by
disconnecting the generator set output
leads from the transfer switch and
heavily taping the ends of the leads.
High voltage transferred to the load
during testing may cause personal
injury and equipment damage. Do not
use the safeguard circuit breaker in
place of the line circuit breaker. The
safeguard circuit breaker does not
disconnect the generator set from the
load.
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