Kohler 6.5RMY Operation Manual page 9

Fuel System
WARNING
Explosive fuel vapors.
Can cause severe injury or death.
Use extreme care when handling, storing,
and using fuels.
Fuel system. Explosive fuel vapors can cause
severe injury or death. All fuels are highly explosive in
a vapor state. Use extreme care when handling and
storing fuels. Store fuel in a well-ventilated area away
from spark-producing equipment and out of the reach of
children. Never add fuel to the tank while the engine is
running since spilled fuel may ignite on contact with hot
parts or from ignition spark. Do not smoke or permit
flame or spark to occur near sources of spilled fuel or
fuel vapors. Keep fuel lines and connections tight and in
good condition. Do not replace flexible fuel lines with
rigid lines. Use flexible sections to avoid breakage
caused by vibration. Do not operate generator set in the
presence of fuel leaks, fuel accumulation, or sparks.
Repair systems before resuming generator set
operation
Explosive fuel vapors can cause severe injury or
death. Take additional precautions when using the
following fuels:
Gasoline— Store gasoline only in approved red
containers clearly marked GASOLINE.
Propane (LP)— Adequate ventilation is mandatory.
Propane is heavier than air; install propane gas
detectors low in room. Inspect detectors often.
Natural Gas— Adequate ventilation is mandatory.
Natural gas rises; install natural gas detectors high in
room. Inspect detectors often.
VI Safety Precautions and Instructions
Fuel tanks. Explosive fuel vapors can cause severe
injury or death. Gasoline and other volatile fuels
stored in day tanks or subbase fuel tanks can cause an
explosion. Store only diesel fuel in tanks.
Draining fuel system. Explosive fuel vapors can
cause severe injury or death. Spilled fuel can cause
an explosion. Use a container to catch fuel when
draining fuel system. Wipe up all spilled fuel after
draining system.
LP gas fuel leaks. Explosive fuel vapors can cause
severe injury or death. Fuel leakage can cause an
explosion. Check LP vapor gas or natural gas fuel
system for leakage using a soap-water solution with fuel
system test pressurized to 6-8 ounces per square inch
(10-14 inches water column).
containing ammonia or chlorine in test solutions, since
the soap will not bubble and will not allow an accurate
leakage test.
LP liquid withdrawal fuel leaks. Explosive fuel
vapors can cause severe injury or death.
leakage can cause an explosion.
withdrawal gas fuel system for leakage using a
soap-water solution with fuel system test pressurized
not less than 90 psi (621 kPa). Do not use soap
containing ammonia or chlorine in test solutions, since
the soap will not bubble and will not allow an accurate
leakage test.
Do not use soap
Fuel
Check LP liquid
TP-5631 7/96