Rules For Safe Operation - Generac Power Systems OHVI GSH 220 Service Manual

ruleS For SAFe oPerATIoN

If you do not understand any portion of this manual, con-
tact Generac or your nearest Generac Authorized Service
Dealer for starting, operating and servicing procedures.
Throughout this publication and on tags and decals affixed
to the engine, dANGer, wArNING and CAuTIoN blocks
are used to alert you to special instruction about a particular
operation that may be hazardous if performed incorrectly or
carelessly. Observe them carefully.
These safety warnings cannot eliminate the hazards that
they indicate. Strict compliance with the special instructions
while performing the service plus "common sense" are major
measures to prevent accidents.
The following definitions apply to dANGer, wArNING,
CAuTIoN and NoTe blocks found throughout the manual.
These safety symbols indicate the following:
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dANGer: After this heading you can read handling,
installing, operating or servicing instructions that,
if not strictly complied with, will result in personal
injury.
*
wArNING: After this heading you can read han-
dling, installing, operating or servicing instructions
that, if not strictly complied with, may result in
personal injury.
*
CAuTIoN: After this heading you can read instruc-
tions for handling, installing, operating or servicing
the engine that, if not strictly complied with, may
result in damage to equipment and/or property.
NOTE: After this heading you can read explanatory
statements that require special emphasis.
These symbols indicate the following:
*
Points out important safety information that, if not
followed, could endanger personal safety and/or
property of yourself and others.
$
Potential explosion hazard.
#
Potential fire hazard.
+
Potential fire hazard.
ruleS For SAFe oPerATIoN
Study these RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION carefully before
operating or servicing this equipment. Become familiar with
the OWNER'S MANUAL and with the engine. The engine
can operate safely, efficiently and reliably only if it is properly
operated and maintained. Many accidents are caused by fail-
ing to follow simple and fundamental rules or precautions.
Generac cannot possibly anticipate every possible circum-
stance that might involve a hazard. The warnings in this
manual and on tags and decals affixed to the equipment,
are therefore, not all-inclusive. If you use a procedure, work
method or operating technique Generac does not specifically
recommend, you must satisfy yourself that it is safe for you
and others. You must also make sure the procedure, work
method or operating technique that you choose does not
render the engine to be unsafe.
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dANGer: do not tamper with the engine governed
speed. High operating speeds are dangerous and
increase the risk of personal injury or damage to the
equipment. operating at low speeds with heavy
load may shorten the engine's life.
beFore oPerATING
• Gasoline is highly FlAMMAble and its vapors are eXPlo-
SIve. Do not permit smoking, open flames, sparks or heat
in the area while handling gasoline. Avoid spilling gasoline
on a hot engine. Comply with all of the laws regulating
storage and handling of gasoline.
• Store gasoline and other fuels only in containers designed
and approved for the storage of such materials.
• Add gasoline in a clean, well-ventilated area. Wipe up any
spilled gasoline immediately. If gasoline has been spilled,
let it dry completely before starting the engine.
• Do not overfill the fuel tank. Always allow room for fuel
expansion. If the tank is overfilled, the fuel can overflow
onto a hot engine and cause a FIRE or an EXPLOSION.
• Allow at least two (2) feet of clearance on all sides of the
engine, even while operating it outdoors, or you could
damage the engine.
• Thoroughly inspect the engine for loose or damaged parts
before each use. Do not use the engine until adjustments
or repairs are made.
• Check the oil level in the engine before each use.
• Inspect the engine periodically. Repair or replace all dam-
aged or defective parts immediately.
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