Kohler EKOZD Series Service page 272

WARNING
Risk of fire.
Can cause severe injury or death.
Do not smoke or permit flames or
sparks near fuels or the fuel system.
Servicing the fuel system. A flash fire can cause severe
injury or death. Do not smoke or permit flames or sparks near
the fuel injection system, fuel line, fuel filter, fuel pump, or other
potential sources of spilled fuels or fuel vapors. Catch fuels in
an approved container when removing the fuel line or fuel
system.
WARNING
Hot coolant and steam.
Can cause severe injury or death.
Before removing the pressure cap,
stop the generator set and allow it to
cool. Then loosen the pressure cap
to relieve pressure.
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.
272 Section 15 Alternator Disassembly/Reassembly
Hot parts 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.
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.
DANGER
Hazardous voltage.
Will cause severe injury or death.
Disconnect all power sources before
opening the enclosure.
WARNING
Hazardous voltage.
Can cause severe injury or death.
Operate the generator set only when
all guards and electrical enclosures
are in place.
Perform the following steps prior to disassembling the
generator set.
1. Disconnect (negative lead first) and remove
starting batteries from work area to prevent fire
hazard. Disconnect AC-powered accessories,
such as battery charger, block heater, battery
heater, and fuel transfer pump (if equipped).
2. Shut off fuel supply.
necessary by emptying fuel into proper containers.
Remove fuel containers from work area to prevent
fire hazard. Ventilate the work area to clear fumes.
Moving parts.
Drain fuel system as
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