Welding the generator set. Can cause severe electrical equipment damage. Before welding the generator set perform the following steps:
(1)Remove the battery cables, negative
(4)Disconnect the engine battery- charging alternator connections.
(5)Attach the weld ground connection close to the weld location.
Short circuits. Hazardous voltage/current can cause severe injury or death. Short circuits can cause bodily injury and/or equipment damage. Do not contact electrical connections with tools or jewelry while making adjustments or repairs. Remove all jewelry before servicing the equipment.
Engine block heater. Hazardous voltage can cause severe injury or death. The engine block heater can cause electrical shock. Remove the engine block heater plug from the electrical outlet before working on the block heater electrical connections.
Electrical backfeed to the utility. Hazardous backfeed voltage can cause severe injury or death. Connect the generator set to the building/campground electrical system only through an approved device and after the building/campground main
switch is opened. Backfeed connections can cause severe injury or death to utility personnel working on power lines and/or personnel near the work area. Some states and localities prohibit unauthorized connection to the utility electrical system. Install a
transfer switch to prevent interconnection of the generator set power and other sources of power.
Testing live electrical circuits. Hazardous voltage or current can cause severe injury or death. Have trained and qualified personnel take diagnostic measurements of live circuits. Use adequately rated test equipment with electrically insulated probes and follow the instructions of the test equipment manufacturer when performing voltage tests. Observe the following precautions when performing voltage tests: (1) Remove all jewelry.
(2)Stand on a dry, approved electrically insulated mat. (3) Do not touch the enclosure or components inside the enclosure. (4) Be prepared for the system to operate automatically.
(600 volts and under)
Hot Parts
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.
Checking the coolant level. Hot coolant can cause severe injury or death. Allow the engine to cool. Release pressure from the cooling system before removing the pressure cap. To release pressure, cover the pressure cap with a thick cloth and then slowly turn the cap counterclockwise to the first stop. Remove the cap after pressure has been completely released and the engine has cooled. Check the coolant level at the tank if the generator set has a coolant recovery tank.
Servicing the exhaust system. Hot parts can cause severe injury or death. Do not touch hot engine parts. The engine and exhaust system components become extremely hot during operation.
Combustible materials. Fire can cause severe injury or death. A hot exhaust system can ignite adjacent combustible materials. Do not locate electrical wiring, fuel lines, or combustible materials above the exhaust muffler. Exercise caution when parking your vehicle to prevent the exhaust system and hot exhaust gases from starting grass fires.
Combustible materials. Fire can cause severe injury or death. A hot generator set can ignite debris in the compartment. Keep the compartment and generator set clean and free of debris and combustible materials to minimize the possibility of fire. Do not block the fuel/oil drain opening in the generator set mounting tray. Cut a corresponding hole in the subfloor, if used, for the drain opening.
Moving Parts
WARNING
Hazardous voltage. Moving rotor. Can cause severe injury or death.
Operate the generator set only when all guards and electrical enclosures are in place.
WARNING
Rotating parts.
Can cause severe injury or death.
Operate the generator set only when all guards, screens, and covers are in place.
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