Operator`s manual

• Do Not Alter or Modifv the Fuel SYstem
Be sure all fuel supplies have a positive shut-<>ffvalve.
Be cenain fuel line fittings are adequately tightened and free of leaks.
Make sure a fire extinguisher is installed
neart>y and is properly maintained. Be familiar with its
proper use.
Ex1.inguishers rated ABC by the NFP A are appropriate for all applications encountered in
this environment.
• Use Extreme Care When Servicing Batteries
Wear rubber gloves, a rubber apron, and eye protection when servicing batteries.
Lead acid batteries emit hydrogen, a highly-explosive gas, which can be ignited by electrical arcing or
by a lighted cigarette, cigar, or pipe. Do not smoke or allow an open flame near the battery being
serviced.
Shut off all electrical equipment in the vicinity to prevent electrical arcing during servicing.
• Avoid Moving Parts
Do not service the unit while it is running. If a situation arises in which it is absolutely necessary to
make operating adjustments, use
extreme care to avoid moving parts and hot exhaust system
components.
Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry when servicing equipment; avoid wearing loose jackets shirts
or sleeves, rings, necklaces, or bracelets that might be caught in moving parts.
Make sure all attaching hardware is properly tightened. Keep protective shields
and guards in their
respective place
at all times.
Do not check fluid levels
or the drive belt's tension While the unit is operating.
Do not work on the equipment when mentally
or physically incapacitated by fatigue.
WESTERBEKE GENERATORS 2