ENGINE BACKFIRE/FLASH FIRE

WARNING

Fire.

Can cause severe injury or death.

Do not smoke or permit flame or spark to occur near fuel or fuel system.

A flash fire can cause severe injury or death. Do not smoke or permit flame or spark to occur near carburetor, fuel line, fuel filter, fuel pump, or other potential sources of spilled fuel or fuel vapors. When removing fuel line or carburetor, use a proper container to catch all fuel.

A sudden backfire can cause severe injury or death.

Do not operate with backfire flame arrestor removed.

A sudden backfire can cause severe injury or death.

Do not operate with air cleaner/silencer removed.

A sudden flash fire can cause severe injury or death.

Do not smoke or permit flame or spark to occur near fuel system. Keep the compartment and generator set clean and free of debris to minimize chances of fire. Wipe up all spilled fuel and engine oil.

HAZARDOUS NOISE

CAUTION

Hazardous noise.

Can cause loss of hearing.

Never operate generator without a muffler or with faulty exhaust system.

vi Safety Precautions and Instructions

TP-5695 12/93

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Kohler 3.5CFZ, 4CZ, 5CFZ, 6.5CZ Fire Can cause severe injury or death, Sudden backfire can cause severe injury or death