
15
2.12 DIESEL ENGINE SAFETY
BEFORE STARTING ENGINE, READ AND
UNDERSTAND THE OPERATING AND MAIN-
TENANCE INSTRUCTIONS THAT CAME WITH
YOUR ENGINE.
WARNING: DO NOT
1. Do noT start the engine with out checking
fluid levels
2. Do noT run engine in an enclosed area.
Exhaust gases contain carbon monoxide, an
odourless and deadly poison.
3. Do noT store, spill, or use fuel near an open
flame, or devices such as a stove, furnace, or
water heater which use a pilot light or devices
which can create a spark.
4. Do noT refuel indoors where area is not well
ventilated. outdoor refuelling is preferred.
5. Do noT refuel while the engine is running.
Allow engine to cool for 5 minutes before refu-
elling. Store fuel in approved safety contain-
ers.
6. Do noT remove fuel tank cap while engine is
running.
7. Do noT operate engine if fuel is spilled.
Move machine away from the spill and avoid
creating any ignition until the spill is cleaned
up.
8. Do noT smoke while filling fuel tank.
9. Do noT stop engine while under load.
whenever possible, disconnect the electrical
load first, before stopping. Allow the engine to
idle for approximately 5 min with no load, to
cool before shutting down.
10. Do noT tamper with governor springs, gover-
nor links or other parts which may increase
the governed speed selected by the original
equipment manufacturer.
11. Do noT operate engine without a muffler.
Inspect periodically and replace, if necessary.
If engine is equipped with a muffler deflector,
inspect periodically and replace, if necessary
with correct deflector.
12. Do noT run engine above rated speeds.
This may result in injury.
13. Do noT operate engine with an accumulation
of grass, leaves, paper or other combustible
materials in the muffler area.
14. Do noT use this engine on any forest
covered, brush covered, or grass covered
unimproved land unless a spark arrester is
installed on the muffler. The arrester must be
maintained in effective working order by the
operator.
Canada
: check with local, provincial
or federal authorities.
USA
: In the state of
California the above is required by law (Sec-
tion 4442 of the California Public Resources
Code). other states may have similar laws.
Federal laws apply on federal land.
15. Do noT touch hot engine parts, muffler,
muffler cover, engine body, engine oil, alterna-
tor body, etc. during operation and after the
engine has been shut off. Contact may cause
burns.
16. Do noT run engine with air cleaner or air
cleaner cover removed.
WARNING: DO
1. Do remove the key from the ignition, discon-
nect the negative wire from the battery termi-
nal when servicing the machine.
2. Do keep hot muffler, engine area and ma-
chine free of debris.
3. Do examine muffler periodically to be sure
it is functioning effectively. A worn or leak-
ing muffler should be repaired or replaced as
necessary.
4. Do Treat your fuel and maintain fuel filters
and check fuel lines and fittings frequently for
cracks or leaks. Replace if necessary.
5. Do follow maintenance recommendations as
outlined in the service interval chart in your
engine operators manual
6. Do review the engine operators manual.
7. Do keep the generator at least 3 feet (1 me-
ter) away from buildings and other equipment
during operation.
8. Do keep flammable materials away from
the generator. The exhaust system gets hot
enough to ignite some materials.
9. Do let the engine cool before storing the gen-
erator indoors.