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SERVICING YOUR GENERATOR
MAINTENANCE SAFETY
Safety Precautions
Carbon monoxide poisoning fromengine exhaust.
Burns from hot parts.
Injury from moving parts.
Some of the most importantsafety precautions follow. However, we
cannot warn you of every conceivable hazard thatcan arise in
performing maintenance.Only you c an decide whetheror not you
should perform a given task.
Failure to properly follow
maintenance instructions and
precautions can cause you to be
seriously hurt or killed.
Always follow the procedures and
precautions in the owner’s manual.
Make sure the engine is off before you begin any maintenance or
repairs. This will eliminate several potential hazards:
Operate outside away from open windows or doors.
Let the engine and exhaust system cool before touching.
Do not run the engine unless instructedto do so.
Read the instructions before you begin, and make sure you have the
tools and skills required.
To reduce the possibility of fire or explosion, be careful when
working around gasoline. Use only a non-flammable solvent,not
gasoline, to clean parts.Keep cigarettes, sparks, and flames away
from all fuel-related parts.
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