SAFETY
5
DANGER
Fire and Explosion Hazard!
• Diesel fuel is extremely
flammable and explosive under
certain conditions.
• When you remove any fuel system component
to perform maintenance (such as changing
the fuel filter) place an approved container
under the opening to catch the fuel.
• Never use a shop rag to catch the fuel. Vapors
from the rag are flammable and explosive.
• Wipe up any spills immediately.
• Wear eye protection. The fuel system is under
pressure and fuel could spray out when you
remove any fuel system component.
• Only use the key switch to start the engine.
• Never jump-start the engine. Sparks caused
by shorting the battery to the starter terminals
may cause a fire or explosion.
• If the unit has an electric fuel pump, in the
case of DI engine, since air is automatically
bled, by keeping the key of the starter switch
in the ON position for 10 to 15 seconds, the
fuel system can be primed. If this is an IDI
engine, keep the key in the ON position
(within 15 seconds) until fuel without bubbles
comes out from the air bleeding bolt. Here, do
not turn the key to the START position.
• If the unit has a mechanical fuel pump, when
you prime the fuel system, operate the fuel
priming lever of the mechanical fuel pump
several times until the fuel filter cup is filled
with fuel. On top of that, operate the fuel feed
pump for several times until fuel without
bubbles comes out from the air bleeding bolt.
• Never use diesel fuel as a cleaning agent.
• Never remove the fuel cap with the engine
running.
DANGER
(Continued)
• Only fill the fuel tank with diesel fuel. Filling
the fuel tank with gasoline may result in a fire
and will damage the engine.
• Never refuel with the engine running.
• Keep sparks, open flames or any other form of
ignition (match, cigarette, static electric
source) well away when refueling.
• Never overfill the fuel tank.
• Fill the fuel tank. Store any containers
containing fuel in a well-ventilated area, away
from any combustibles or sources of ignition.
• Be sure to place the diesel fuel container on
the ground when transferring the diesel fuel
from the pump to the container. Hold the hose
nozzle firmly against the side of the container
while filling it. This prevents static electricity
buildup which could cause sparks and ignite
fuel vapors.
• Never place diesel fuel or other flammable
material such as oil, hay or dried grass close
to the engine during engine operation or
shortly after shutdown.
• Before you operate the engine, check for fuel
leaks. Replace rubberized fuel hoses every
two years or every 2000 hours of engine
operation, whichever comes first, even if the
engine has been out of service. Rubberized
fuel lines tend to dry out and become brittle
after two years or 2000 hours of engine
operation, whichever comes first.
• When you prime the fuel system, operate the
fuel priming lever of the mechanical fuel pump
several times until the fuel filter cup is filled
with fuel.
• Failure to comply will result in death or
serious injury.
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