Kohler 40COZ/33CFOZ Service Manual page 98

WARNING
Hot engine and exhaust system.
Can cause severe injury or death.
Do not work on the generator set until
it cools.
Servicing the exhaust system.
severe injury or death. Do not touch hot engine parts. The
engine and exhaust system components become extremely
hot during operation.
WARNING
Explosive fuel vapors.
Can cause severe injury or death.
Use extreme care when handling,
storing, and using fuels.
The fuel system. Explosive fuel vapors can cause severe
injury or death. Vaporized fuels are highly explosive. Use
extreme care when handling and storing fuels. Store fuels 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 because spilled fuel may ignite on
contact with hot parts or from sparks. Do not smoke or permit
flames or sparks to occur near sources of spilled fuel or fuel
vapors. Keep the fuel lines and connections tight and in good
condition. Do not replace flexible fuel lines with rigid lines. Use
flexible sections to avoid fuel line breakage caused by
vibration. Do not operate the generator set in the presence of
fuel leaks, fuel accumulation, or sparks. Repair fuel systems
before resuming generator set operation.
84 Section 8 Disassembly/Reassembly
Hot parts can cause
Perform the following steps before disassembling the
generator set.
Remove the Generator Set from Service
1. Disconnect the generator set engine starting
battery, negative (--) lead first and remove the
starting batteries from the work area to prevent fire
hazard.
2. Disconnect the AC-powered accessories, such as
the battery charger, block heater, and fuel transfer
pump.
3. Shut off the fuel supply. Drain the fuel system as
necessary by emptying fuel into proper containers.
Remove any fuel containers from the work area to
prevent fire hazard. Ventilate the work area to clear
fumes.
4. Disconnect the fuel, cooling, and exhaust systems
as necessary to tilt the generator set. Disconnect
the output leads or load circuit cables at the
generator set.
5. Any cranes, hoists, or other lifting devices used in
the disassembly or reassembly procedure must be
rated for the weight of the generator set. Check the
generator set nameplate or spec sheet for weight.
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