Service Information; The Importance Of Proper Servicing; Important Safety Precautions - Kipor IG2000 Shop Manual

2. Service information

2.1 The importance of proper servicing

■ Proper servicing is essential to the safety of the operator and the reliability of the engine. Any
error or oversight made by the technician while servicing can easily result in faulty operation,
damage to the engine or injury to the operator.
■ Improper servicing can cause an unsafe condition that can lead to serious injury or death.
Follow the procedures and precautions in this shop manual carefully.
■ Some of the most important precautions are given below. However, we cannot warn you of
every conceivable hazard that can arise in performing maintenance or repairs. Only you can
decide whether you should perform a given task.
■ Failure to follow maintenance instructions and precautions can cause you to be seriously hurt
or killed. Follow the procedures and precautions in this shop manual carefully.

2.2 Important safety precautions

Be sure you have a clear understanding of all basic shop safety practices and that you are
wearing appropriate clothing and safety equipment. When performing maintenance or repairs, be
especially careful of the following:
■ Read the instructions before you begin, and be sure you have the tools and skills required to
perform the tasks safely.
■ Be sure that the engine is off before you begin any maintenance or repairs. This will reduce the
possibility of several hazards:
Be careful for carbon monoxide poisoning from engine exhaust.
Be sure there is adequate ventilation whenever you run the engine.
Be careful for burns from hot parts.
Let the engine cool before you touch it.
Be careful for injury from moving parts.
■ Do not run the engine unless the instruction tells you to do so. Even then, keep your hands,
fingers, and clothing away.
■ To reduce the possibility of a fire or explosion, be sure when working around gasoline, use only
a nonflammable solvent, not gasoline, to clean parts. Keep all cigarettes, sparks, and flames away
from all fuel-related parts.
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