Co Sensor - Yamaha EF5500DE Owner's Manual

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CO SENSOR

The CO SENSOR is a system that automatically stops
the engine before the surrounding CO concentration
exceeds a certain level.
WARNING
9 Do not remove or modify the CO SENSOR sys-
tem.
9 The CO SENSOR cannot prevent all danger
associated with or caused by carbon monox-
ide. Pay careful attention to the location of the
generator.
9 Do not spray any organic solvent on the CO
SENSOR.
There are two indicator lights in relation to the CO
SENSOR.
1 WARNING indicator light (Red)
2 ERR (Error) indicator light (Orange)
WARNING indicator light (Red)
If the CO SENSOR detects a high carbon monoxide
concentration, the engine will stop and the WARNING
indicator light will flash for approximately 5 minutes.
WARNING
Continuous use of the generator in areas with high
concentrations of carbon monoxide can cause
serious health hazards due to carbon monoxide
poisoning. If you are in the same area as the gen-
erator, evacuate the area immediately. Get fresh air
and seek medical attention immediately, if you feel
sick or suspect you have inhaled carbon monox-
ide. Ventilate the area or space where the genera-
tor is located.
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