Kohler 6VSG Operation Manual page 7

Engine Backfire/Flash Fire
WARNING
Servicing the fuel system. A flash fire can cause severe injury or death. Do not smoke or permit flames or sparks near the
carburetor, fuel line, fuel filter, fuel pump, or other potential sources of spilled fuels or fuel vapors. Catch fuels in an approved
container when removing the fuel line or carburetor.
Servicing the air cleaner. A sudden backfire can cause severe injury or death. Do not operate the generator set with the
air cleaner removed.
Combustible materials. A fire can cause severe injury or death. Generator set engine fuels and fuel vapors are flammable
and explosive. Handle these materials carefully to minimize the risk of fire or explosion. Equip the compartment or nearby area
with a fully charged fire extinguisher. Select a fire extinguisher rated ABC or BC for electrical fires or as recommended by the
local fire code or an authorized agency. Train all personnel on fire extinguisher operation and fire prevention procedures .
Exhaust System
WARNING
Generator set operation. Carbon monoxide can cause severe nausea, fainting, or death. Carbon monoxide is an odorless,
colorless, tasteless, nonirritating gas that can cause death if inhaled for even a short time. Avoid breathing exhaust fumes when
working on or near the generator set. Never operate the generator set inside a building unles s the exhaust gas is piped safely
outside. Never operate the generator set where exhaust gas could accumulate and seep back inside a potentially occupied
building.
Carbon monoxide detectors. Carbon monoxide can cause severe nausea, fainting, or death. Install carbon monoxide
detectors on each level of any building adjacent to the generator set. Locate the detectors to adequately warn the building's
occupants of the presence of carbon monoxide. Keep the detectors operational at all times. Periodically tes t and replace the
carbon monoxide detectors according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Carbon monoxide symptoms. 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, tasteless, 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:
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Light-headedness, dizziness
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Physical fatigue, weakness in joints and muscles
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Sleepiness, mental fatigue, inability to concentrate or speak clearly, blurred vision
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Stomachache, vomiting, nausea
If experiencing any of these symptoms and carbon monoxide poisoning is possible, seek fresh air immediately and remain ac tive.
Do not sit, lie down, or fall asleep. Alert others to the possibility of carbon monoxide poisoning. Seek medical attention if the
condition of affected persons does not improve within minutes of breathing fresh air.
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Risk of fire.
Can cause severe injury or death.
Do not smoke or permit flames or sparks near fuels or the fuel system.
Carbon monoxide.
Can cause severe nausea, fainting, or death.
The exhaust system must be leakproof and routinely inspected.
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