Preventing Burns; Preventing Fires And Explosion Hazards - Kohler KD83V16 Operation And Maintenance Manual

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2.6.2 Preventing burns

WARNING
Burns by hot engine near operating temperature.
Injuries by contact with hot surfaces!
The 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 After the temperature has cooled down to a level it can be touched, proceed with the tasks on
the engine.
WARNING
Burns by hot operating fluids under pressure!
Injuries by high pressure hot fluid ejection.
u Only check operating fluids level after the operating fluids temperature has cooled down to a
level it can be touched.
u Carefully open the lid in order to first reduce the excessive pressure.

2.6.3 Preventing fires and explosion hazards

DANGER
Fire or explosion by flammable and explosive lubricants and fuels.
Lethal or heavy injuries.
u Keep all caps and valves closed near the operating temperature.
u Avoid any contact of flammable and explosive operating fluids, gases or combustible materials
with any hot surface or ignition source.
u Keep the engine clean and free from accumulation of dust and flammable liquids.
u Keep the insulation free of operating fluids contamination.
u Never release operating fluids while operating the engine.
u Check the electrical system. Immediately rectify all errors, such as loose connections and frayed
cables.
u During refueling, switch off any additionally installed heater (optional).
u Lock out and tag out the engine prior to accessing to engine.
u Ensure a good ventilation while refueling or prior to accessing to the engine.
u Regularly check all lines, hoses and screw connections for leaks and damages. Immediately
rectify the leaks and replace the damaged parts.
u Smoking and open flames are forbidden in the vicinity of the engine.
u Always start the engine according to the instructions in the instructions manual of the machi-
nery.
DANGER
Fire or explosion by ignition of the air/gas mixture in the air intake, initiated by electrostatic charging
from insulated mounting!
Lethal or heavy injuries.
u Ground every component potentially electrically insulated from the engine, especially the turbo-
charger.
KD83V16 33521030601_0_1 EN_US
2018-07
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