Fires And Explosions; Poisoning; High-Pressure Injection (Liquids At High Pressure Can Squirt Out) - Kohler KD27V12 Operation And Maintenance Manual

Safety
Preventing personal injuries

2.6.3 Fires and explosions

2.6.4 Poisoning

2.6.5 High-pressure injection (liquids at high pressure can
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The cooling system is hot and under pressure when the diesel engine is at its
operating temperature.
– Only touch hot parts with suitable thermal protection gloves.
– Avoid any contact with parts carrying cooling water.
– Check the cooling water level when the end cover of the expansion tank has
cooled down.
– Open the cover carefully to release the excess pressure.
The engine oil is hot when the diesel engine is at its operating temperature.
– Avoid any skin contact with hot oil or parts carrying oil.
– Smoking is prohibited in the direct vicinity of the diesel engine.
– Avoid any fires, sparks or open flames when handling fuels and flammable
liquids.
– Start the Diesel engine in accordance with the regulations in the operating and
maintenance manual and the assembly manual.
– Repair any leaks and replace damaged components.
Fuel and oil that squirts out of leaks can lead to fires.
– Wear safety goggles and gloves when working on batteries.
– Remove any cleaning rags that are soaked with flammable liquids.
– Disconnect the power supply when working on the electrical system.
– Only run the diesel engine in closed rooms if these are sufficiently ventilated.
Open doors and windows if a bigger supply of fresh air is needed.
– Never ingest any operating materials.
– Do not use drinking bottles for storage purposes.
Escaping liquids can penetrate the skin and cause blood poisoning.
– Do not open any pressurized lines or hoses.
– Do not disconnect any pressurized lines or hoses.
– Protect hands, face and body against escaping liquids when looking for leaks in
pressurized lines and hoses.
squirt out)
When the Diesel engine is running the fuel lines are under a constant fuel pressure
of up to 2400 bar. Escaping liquids can penetrate the skin and lead to injuries.
– Only work on the fuel and injection systems when the diesel engine has been
switched off.
Wait at least 20 minutes after turning the Diesel engine off until the pressure in
the injection system has been released before starting work.
– Check the drop in pressure with the KODIA diagnostic program.
– Use suitable protective equipment during work on the fuel and injection system
(e.g. safety gloves, safety goggles, etc.).
– Do not open any pressurized fuel lines or hoses.
– Do not disconnect any pressurized fuel lines or hoses.
– Protect hands, face and body against escaping liquids when looking for leaks in
pressurized lines and hoses.
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