Kohler 24RCLA Operation page 6

metal surface away from the battery. To
avoid sparks, do not disturb the battery
charger connections while the battery
is charging. Always turn the battery
charger off before disconnecting the
battery connections. Ventilate the
compartments containing batteries to
prevent accumulation of explosive
gases.
Battery short circuits.
can cause severe injury or death.
Short circuits can cause bodily injury
and/or equipment
Disconnect the battery
generator set installation
maintenance. Remove all jewelry
before servicing the equipment. Use
tools with insulated handles. Remove
the negative (- ) lead first when
disconnecting the battery. Reconnect
the negative (- ) lead last when
reconnecting the battery.
connect the negative (- ) battery cable
to the positive (+) connection terminal
of the starter solenoid. Do not test the
battery condition by shorting the
terminals together.
Engine Backfire/Flash
Fire
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 carburetor, 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
carburetor.
Servicing the air cleaner. A sudden
backfire can cause severe injury or
death. Do not operate the generator
set with the air cleaner removed.
Combustible materials. A fire can
cause severe injury
Generator set engine fuels and fuel
vapors are flammable and explosive.
6 Safety Precautions and Instructions
Handle these materials carefully to
minimize the risk of fire or explosion.
Equip the compartment or nearby area
with a fully charged fire extinguisher.
Select a fire extinguisher rated ABC or
BC for
recommended by the local fire code or
an authorized agency.
personnel
operation
Explosion
procedures.
Exhaust System
damage.
before
or
Never
Carbon monoxide.
Can cause
fainting, or death.
The exhaust
leakproof and routinely inspected.
Generator set operation.
monoxide can cause severe nausea,
fainting, or death. Carbon monoxide
is an odorless, colorless, tasteless,
nonirritating gas that can cause death if
inhaled for even a short time. Avoid
breathing exhaust fumes when working
on or near the generator set. Never
operate the generator set inside a
building. Never operate the generator
set where exhaust gas could seep
inside or be drawn into a potentially
occupied building through windows, air
intake vents, or other openings.
Carbon
Carbon monoxide can cause severe
nausea, fainting, or death. Carbon
monoxide is a poisonous gas present in
exhaust gases. Carbon monoxide is an
odorless,
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
or death.
and carbon monoxide poisoning is
possible, seek fresh air immediately
and remain active. Do not sit, lie down,
electrical fires or as
Train all
on fire extinguisher
and fire prevention
WARNING
severe nausea,
system must be
Carbon
monoxide symptoms.
colorless, tasteless,
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.
Carbon monoxide
Carbon monoxide can cause severe
nausea, fainting, or death.
carbon monoxide detectors on each
level of any building adjacent to the
generator set. Locate the detectors to
adequately warn the
occupants of the presence of carbon
monoxide. Keep the
operational at all times. Periodically
test and replace the carbon monoxide
detectors according
manufacturer's instructions.
Fuel System
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.
Explosive fuel vapors can cause
severe injury or death.
additional precautions when using the
following fuels:
TP-6905 9/21
monoxide
detectors.
Install
building's
detectors
to the
Take