Kohler 18RESL Operation Manual page 7

Gas fuel leaks. Explosive fuel
vapors can cause severe injury or
death. Fuel leakage can cause an
explosion. Check the LP vapor gas or
natural gas fuel system for leakage by
using a soap and water solution with
the fuel system test pressurized to
6--8 ounces per square
(10--14 inches water column). Do not
use a soap solution containing either
ammonia or chlorine because both
prevent bubble formation.
successful test depends on the ability
of the solution to bubble.
Hazardous Noise
CAUTION
Hazardous noise.
Can cause hearing loss.
Never operate the generator set
without a muffler or with a faulty
exhaust system.
Engine noise. Hazardous noise can
cause hearing loss. Generator sets
not equipped with sound enclosures
can produce noise levels greater than
105 dBA. Prolonged exposure to
noise levels greater than 85 dBA can
cause permanent hearing loss. Wear
hearing protection when near an
operating generator set.
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.
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WARNING
Hazardous voltage.
inch
Backfeed to the utility system can
cause property damage, severe
injury, or death.
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If the generator set is used for
standby power, install an automatic
transfer switch to prevent inadvertent
interconnection
normal sources of supply.
CAUTION
Welding the generator set.
Can cause
equipment damage.
Never weld components of the
generator set
disconnecting the battery, controller
wiring harness,
electronic control module (ECM).
Grounding electrical equipment.
Hazardous voltage
severe injury or death. Electrocution
is possible whenever electricity is
present. Ensure you comply with all
applicable codes
Electrically ground the generator set,
transfer switch, and related equipment
and electrical circuits.
main circuit breakers of all power
sources before
equipment. Never contact electrical
leads or appliances when standing in
water or on wet ground because these
conditions increase
electrocution.
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 battery-
charging alternator
(5) Attach the weld ground connection
close to the weld location.
of standby and
severe electrical
without first
and engine
can cause
and standards.
Turn off the
servicing the
the risk of
connections.
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.
Electrical backfeed to the utility.
Hazardous backfeed voltage can
cause severe injury or death. Install
a transfer switch in standby power
installations to prevent the connection
of standby and other sources of power.
Electrical backfeed into
electrical system can cause severe
injury or death to utility personnel
working on power lines.
WARNING
Airborne particles.
Can cause severe
blindness.
Wear protective goggles and clothing
when using power tools, hand tools,
or compressed air.
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.
Safety Precautions and Instructions
correctly,
qualified
Hazardous
repairs.
a utility
injury or
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