PRODUCT INFORMATION
INDEX
DATE
Dep. 1
IC-G-D-60-002e B
July 2015
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS FOR
KOHLER
GAS ENGINES
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9. COOLING SYSTEM PRESSURE CAPS AND CONNECTIONS
CAUTION
Do not remove the pressure caps while the engine is operating or while coolant is hot. The cooling system is
under pressure and severe burns could result from the hot coolant spewing out when the cap is removed. Wait
until the engine and coolants have cooled down before removing caps from the intercooler, thermostat box,
radiator or surge tank. Always replace the weak hoses, lines and fittings.
10. IGNITION SYSTEM
CAUTION
Ignition systems can cause electric shocks. Avoid contacting ignition units and wiring.
A spark plug will fire if the storage capacitor in the electronic ignition module is connected. This may even
happen when the cable is disconnected. When this cable is connected the capacitor will discharge and fire the
spark plug which will ignite any gas which has accumulated in that cylinder. The crankshaft and driven
equipment may rotate, possibly causing personal injury or damage to equipment. Gas which has accumulated
In the exhaust system may also be ignited.
Before reconnecting the cabling of the electronic ignition module, shut off the supply of current.
Protect spark plugs, wires and coils from the rain and snow.
11. GENERATOR SETS
DANGER
The voltage produced by generator sets is dangerous for anyone who touches a part of the electrical system
while this is working. Severe, possibly fatal shock may result from contact. Make sure the generator set is
grounded before operation. Be extremely careful when the unit or surrounding area in damp or wet. When
servicing any part of the electrical system or making any connections, make sure that the main power switch is
off. Clean or service generator only when engine is shut down.
In case of an accident from electrical shock, shut down the generator set at once. If it cannot be shut down, free
the victim from the live conductor.
Avoid direct contact with the victim. Use a dry board, dry rope or any non-conducting implement to free the
victim. If the victim is unconscious, apply artificial respiration and get medical help.
Do not operate the generator set with the ammeter circuit open. Voltage, dangerous to both equipment and
personnel, can be generated in an open secondary circuit of a current transformer.
If the generator set is stopped by operation of safety devices, do not attempt or operate until the cause has
been eliminated.
When the generator set is shut down after operation, disconnect all line switches to all external power load and
parallel circuits.
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