Initial Steps - Kohler 24RCL Manual

7.2 Initial Steps

WARNING
Explosive fuel vapors.
Can cause severe injury or death.
Use extreme care when handling,
storing, and using fuels.
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.
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Gas fuel leaks. Explosive fuel vapors can cause severe
injury or death. Fuel leakage can cause an explosion. Check
the LPG vapor or natural gas fuel system for leakage by using
a soap and water solution with the fuel system test pressurized
to 6--8 ounces per square inch (10--14 inches water column).
Do not use a soap solution containing either ammonia or
chlorine because both prevent bubble formation. A successful
test depends on the ability of the solution to bubble.
Perform the following steps before disassembling the
generator set.
1. Press the OFF button on the controller.
2. Disconnect AC power to the generator set by
opening the upstream circuit breaker.
3. Unplug the block heater and the oil pan heater, if
equipped.
4. Disconnect the engine starting battery, negative (--)
lead first.
5. Shut off the fuel supply. Disconnect fuel system as
necessary. Ventilate the area to clear fumes.
6. Allow the generator set and engine to cool.
7. Verify that any hoists or lifting devices used in the
disassembly or reassembly procedure are rated for
the weight of the generator set, which is
approximately 572 kg (1260 lbs).
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