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Safety Precautions (Cont.)
Explosive Gas!
Batteries produce explosive hydrogen
gas while being charged. To prevent
a fire or explosion, charge batteries
only in well ventilated areas. Keep
sparks, open flames, 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 LP/gasoline fuel
vapors are present.
Congratulations –
You have selected
a fine four-cycle, twin cylinder, air-cooled engine. Kohler designs long life
strength and on-the-job durability into each engine...making a Kohler engine dependable...dependability you can
count on. Here are some reasons why:
•
Efficient overhead valve design and full pressure lubrication provide maximum power, torque, and reliability under
all operating conditions.
•
Dependable, maintenance free electronic ignition ensures fast, easy starts time after time.
•
Kohler engines are easy to service. All routine service areas (like the dipstick and oil fill, air cleaner, spark plugs,
and carburetor) are easily and quickly accessible.
•
Parts subject to the most wear and tear (like the cylinder liner* and camshaft) are made from precision formulated
cast iron. Because the cylinder liner* can be rebored, these engines can last even longer.
*CH25 engines have POWER-BORE™ Cylinders. These cylinders are plated with nickel-silicon to give increased
power, virtually permanent cylinder life, superior oil control, and reduced exhaust emissions. These cylinders
cannot be rebored.
•
Every Kohler engine is backed by a worldwide network of over 10,000 distributors and dealers. Service support is
just a phone call away. Call 1-800-544-2444 (U.S. & Canada) for Sales & Service assistance.
To keep your engine in top operating condition, follow the maintenance procedures in this manual.
Explosive Fuel!
LPG
is extremely flammable and is
heavier than air and tends to settle in
low areas where a spark or flame
could ignite the gas. Do not start or
operate this engine in a poorly
ventilated area where leaking gas
could accumulate and endanger the
safety of persons in the area.
To insure personal safety, installation
and repair of LPG fuel supply
systems must be performed only by
qualified LPG system technicians.
Improperly installed and maintained
LPG equipment could cause fuel
supply system or other components
to malfunction, causing gas leaks.
Observe federal, state and local laws
governing LPG fuel, storage, and
systems.
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
confined area.
Carbon Monoxide can cause
severe nausea, fainting or death.
Do not operate engine in closed or
confined area.
WARNING
WARNING
Explosive Gas can cause fires and
severe acid burns.
Charge battery only in a well
ventilated area. Keep sources of
ignition away.
Gasoline
is extremely flammable
and its vapors can explode if ignited.
Store gasoline only in approved
containers, in well ventilated,
unoccupied buildings, away from
sparks or flames. Do not fill 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.
– Continued in next column –
Explosive Fuel can cause fires and
severe burns.
Stop engine before filling fuel tank.
WARNING
