Preventing Injuries; Preventing Bruising; Preventing Burns - Kohler KD103V20 Operation And Maintenance Manual

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2.6 Preventing injuries

WARNING

Hazards by moving parts.

Impacts by ejected objects coming into contact with moving parts could result in death or

serious injuries and property damage.

u When the engine is running, avoid any contact with moving parts.

u It is forbidden to throw any object into the engine while running.

WARNING

Hazards by hot engine near operating temperature.

Any contact with hot surfaces could result in death or serious injuries by burns.

The engine control unit (ECU) is hot while operating the engine.

u Avoid any contact with the engine, parts carrying hot coolant or oil, the exhaust system, the

turbocharger, the heat protection, the battery, the covers, and the ECU.

u Proceed with the tasks on the engine only once the temperature has cooled down enough so

that surfaces can be touched with bare hands.

WARNING

Hazards by ejection of operating fluids under pressure.

Ejection of operating fluids under pressure could result in death or serious injuries by burns.

u Check operating fluid levels only once the temperature has cooled down enough so that

surfaces can be touched with bare hands.

u Carefully open the cover in order to first reduce the excessive pressure.

KD103V20 33521030901_2_1 EN_US

2022-09

Safety

Preventing injuries

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