Kohler CV11-16, Service Manual

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Section 1
Safety and General Information
Carbon Monoxide can cause
severe nausea, fainting or death.
Do not operate engine in closed or
confi ned area.
WARNING
Electrical Shock can cause injury.
Do not touch wires while engine is
running.
CAUTION
Uncoiling Spring can cause severe
injury.
Wear safety goggles or face
protection when servicing retractable
starter.
WARNING
Lethal Exhaust Gases!
Engine exhaust gases contain
poisonous carbon monoxide.
Carbon monoxide is odorless,
colorless, and can cause death
if inhaled. Avoid inhaling exhaust
fumes, and never run the engine
in a closed building or confi ned
area.
Spring Under Tension!
Retractable starters contain a
powerful, recoil spring that is
under tension. Always wear safety
goggles when servicing retractable
starters and carefully follow
instructions in "Retractable Starter"
Section 7 for relieving spring
tension.
Explosive Gas!
Batteries produce explosive
hydrogen gas while being
charged. To prevent a fi re or
explosion, charge batteries only in
well ventilated areas. Keep
sparks, open fl ames, and other
sources of ignition away from the
battery at all times. Keep batteries
out of the reach of children.
Remove all jewelry when servicing
batteries.
Before disconnecting the negative
(-) ground cable, make sure all
switches are OFF. If ON, a spark
will occur at the ground cable
terminal which could cause an
explosion if hydrogen gas or
gasoline vapors are present.
Electrical Shock!
Never touch electrical wires or
components while the engine is
running. They can be sources of
electrical shock.
Explosive Fuel can cause fi res and
severe burns.
Stop engine before fi lling fuel tank.
WARNING
Explosive Fuel!
Gasoline is extremely fl ammable
and its vapors can explode if
ignited. Store gasoline only in
approved containers, in well
ventilated, unoccupied buildings,
away from sparks or fl ames. Do
not fi ll the fuel tank while the
engine is hot or running, since
spilled fuel could ignite if it comes
in contact with hot parts or sparks
from ignition. Do not start the
engine near spilled fuel. Never use
gasoline as a cleaning agent.
Cleaning Solvents can cause
severe injury or death.
Use only in well ventilated areas away
from ignition sources.
WARNING
Flammable Solvents!
Carburetor cleaners and solvents
are extremely fl ammable. Keep
sparks, fl ames, and other sources
of ignition away from the area.
Follow the cleaner manufacturer’s
warnings and instructions on its
proper and safe use. Never use
gasoline as a cleaning agent.
WARNING
Explosive Gas can cause fi res and
severe acid burns.
Charge battery only in a well
ventilated area. Keep sources of
ignition away.