Kohler 6VSG Manual page 8

Welding on the generator set. Can
cause severe electrical equipment
damage. Before welding on the
generator set perform the following
steps: (1) Remove the battery cables,
negative (–) lead first. (2) Disconnect
all engine electronic control module
(ECM) connectors. (3) Disconnect all
generator set controller and voltage
regulator circuit board connectors. (4)
Disconnect the engine
charging alternator connections.
Attach the weld ground connection
close to the weld location.
Connecting the battery and the
battery charger. Hazardous voltage
can cause severe injury or death.
Reconnect the battery
positive to positive and negative to
negative, to avoid electrical shock and
damage to the battery charger and
battery(ies). Have a
electrician install the battery(ies).
Short circuits.
voltage/current can cause severe
injury or death. Short circuits can
cause bodily injury and/or equipment
damage. Do not contact electrical
connections with tools or jewelry while
making adjustments or
Remove all jewelry before servicing
the equipment.
Heavy Equipment
!
WARNING
Unbalanced weight.
Improper lifting can cause severe
injury or death and equipment
damage.
Do not use lifting eyes.
Lift the generator set using lifting
bars inserted through the lifting holes
on the skid.
8 Safety Precautions and Instructions
Hot Parts
Hot engine and exhaust system.
battery-
Can cause severe injury or death.
(5)
Do not work on the generator set
until it cools.
Servicing the exhaust system. Hot
parts can cause severe injury or
death. Do not touch hot engine parts.
correctly,
The engine and exhaust system
components become extremely hot
during operation.
qualified
Servicing the engine heater.
parts can cause minor personal
injury or property damage. Install
Hazardous
the heater before connecting it to
power.
installation can cause burns and
component
power to the heater and allow it to cool
before servicing the heater or nearby
repairs.
parts.
!
WARNING
Hot
Operating the heater before
damage. Disconnect
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