Kohler 5EKD-Low CO Operation page 6

Exhaust System
WARNING
Carbon monoxide.
Can cause severe
fainting, or death.
The exhaust system
leakproof and routinely inspected.
Carbon monoxide
Carbon monoxide can cause severe
nausea, fainting, or death. Carbon
monoxide is a poisonous gas present in
exhaust gases. Carbon monoxide is an
odorless, colorless,
nonirritating gas that can cause death if
inhaled for even a short time. Carbon
monoxide poisoning symptoms include
but are not limited to the following:
D Light-headedness, dizziness
D Physical fatigue, weakness in
joints and muscles
D Sleepiness, mental fatigue,
inability to concentrate
or speak clearly, blurred vision
D Stomachache, vomiting, nausea
If experiencing any of these symptoms
and carbon monoxide poisoning is
possible, seek fresh air immediately
and remain active. Do not sit, lie down,
or fall asleep. Alert others to the
possibility of carbon
poisoning. Seek medical attention if
the condition of affected persons does
not improve within minutes of breathing
fresh air.
Inspecting the exhaust system.
Carbon monoxide can cause severe
nausea, fainting, or death.
safety of the craft's occupants, install a
carbon monoxide detector.
operate the generator set without a
functioning carbon monoxide detector.
Inspect the detector before each
generator set use.
6 Safety Precautions and Instructions
Operating the generator set. Carbon
monoxide can cause severe nausea,
fainting, or death.
careful if operating the generator set
when moored or anchored under calm
conditions
accumulate. If operating the generator
set dockside, moor the craft so that the
exhaust discharges on the lee side (the
side sheltered from the wind). Always
be aware of others, making sure your
nausea,
exhaust is directed away from other
boats and buildings.
must be
Fuel System
symptoms.
tasteless,
Explosive fuel vapors.
Can cause severe injury or death.
Use extreme care when handling,
storing, and using fuels.
Explosion.
monoxide
Gasoline
explosion and severe injury or
death.
Before starting the generator set,
operate the blower 4 minutes and
check the engine compartment for
gasoline vapors.
For the
Never
Be especially
because gases may
WARNING
WARNING
vapors can cause
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.
Explosive fuel vapors can cause
severe injury or death.
additional precautions when using the
following fuels:
Gasoline—Store gasoline only in
approved red containers
marked GASOLINE.
Draining the fuel system. Explosive
fuel vapors can cause severe injury
or death. Spilled fuel can cause an
explosion. Use a container to catch fuel
when draining the fuel system. Wipe up
spilled fuel after draining the system.
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