Product Manual

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Safety Precautions
Thoroughly read the OPERATOR’S MANUAL
before operating the genset. Safe operation and
top performance can only be obtained when
equipment is operated and maintained properly.
The following symbols in this manual alert you to po-
tential hazards to the operator, service person and
equipment.
alerts you to an immediate hazard
which will result in severe personal injury or
death.
WARNING
alerts you to a hazard or unsafe
practice which can result in severe personal
injury or death.
CAUTION
alerts you to a hazard or unsafe
practice which can result in personal injury or
equipment damage.
When equipped with an integral or add−on Auto−
matic Generator Starting System (AGS) control,ex-
haust carbon monoxide (CO), electric shock, and-
moving parts hazards are possible due to unex−
pected starting. Turn off AGS whenever performing-
maintenance or service, when the vehicle is stored-
between uses, is awaiting service, or is parked in
agarage or other confined area.
Electricity, fuel, exhaust, moving parts and batteries
present hazards which can result in severe personal
injury or death.
GENERAL PRECAUTIONS
• Keep ABC fire extinguishers handy.
• Keep children away from the genset.
• Make sure all fasteners are secure and torqued
properly.
• Keep the genset and its compartment clean.
Excess oil and oily rags can catch fire. Dirt and
gear stowed in the compartment can restrict
cooling air.
• Before working on the genset, disconnect the
negative (−) battery cable at the battery to pre-
vent accidental starting.
• Use caution when making adjustments while
the genset is running—hot, moving or electri-
cally live parts can cause severe personal inju-
ry or death.
• Used engine oil has been identified by some
state and federal agencies as causing cancer
or reproductive toxicity. Do not ingest, inhale, or
contact used oil or its vapors.
• Benzene and lead in some gasolines have
been identified by some state and federal
agencies as causing cancer or reproductive
toxicity. Do not to ingest, inhale or contact gaso-
line or its vapors.
• Do not work on the genset when mentally or
physically fatigued or after consuming alcohol
or drugs.
• Carefully follow all applicable local, state and
federal codes.
GENERATOR VOLTAGE IS DEADLY!
S Disable the automatic genset starting fea-
ture(AGS) of an inverter−charger or other auto-
matic starting device before servicing the gen-
set to avoid electric shock from an unexpected
start.
• Generator output connections must be made
by a qualified electrician in accordance with ap-
plicable codes.
• The genset must not be connected to the public
utility or any other source of electrical power.
Connection could lead to electrocution of utility
personnel and damage to equipment. An ap-
proved switching device must be used to pre-
vent interconnections.
• Use caution when working on live electrical
equipment. Remove jewelry, make sure cloth-
ing and shoes are dry and stand on a dry wood-
en platform.