Specifications
SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
BATTERY
EXPLOSION
A
WARNING:
Battery
explosion
can
cause
injury
01
death!
•
Do
not
smoke
or allow an open
flame
near
the
battery
being
serviced.
Lead acid batteries emit
hydrogen,
a
highly explosive
gas,
which can be ignited by electrical
arcing
or
by
lit tobacco products. Shut off all electrical
equipment
in the vicinity to prevent electrical
arcing
during
servicing.
•
Never
connect the negative (-) battery cable
to
the
positive (+) connection terminal of the starter'solenoid.
Do
not test the battery condition by shorting the terminals
together.
Sparks
could ignite battery
gases
or
fuel
vapors.
Ventilate
any
compartment containing batteries
to
prevent
accumulation
of explosive
gases.
To
avoid
sparks,
do
not
disturb the battery charger connections while the battery
is being
charged.
•
Avoid
contacting the terminals with tools, etc.,
to
prevent
bums or
sparks
that could
cause
an
explosion.
Remove
wristwatch,
rings, and
any
other jewelry before handling
the
battery.
•
Always
tum
the battery charger off before disconnecting
the battery connections. Remove the negative lead
first
and
reconnect it last
when
disconnecting the
battery.
BATTERY
ACID
A
WARNING:
Sultulic
acid
In
batteries
can
cause
severe
Injury
01
death!
•
When
servicing the battery or checking the electrolyte
level, wear rubber gloves, a rubber
apron,
and
eye
protection.
Batteries contain'sulfuric acid
which
is
destructive.
If
it comes in contact with your
skin,
wash
it
off
at
once
with
water.
Acid
may
splash on
the
skin or
into
the
eyes
inadvertently
when
removing electrolyte
caps.
A
WARNING:'
Catbon
monoxide
(CO)
Is
a
deadly
gas!
• Ensure that the exhaust system
is
adequate
to
expel
gases
discharged
from
the
engine. Check the exhaust system
regularly
for
leaks
and
make
sure the exhaust
manifolds
are
securely
attached
and
no warping exists.
Pay
close
attention
to
the manifold
and
exhaust
• Be sure
the
unit and its surroundings are
well
ventilated.
•
In
addition
to
routine inspection of the exhaust
system,
install a carbon monoxide detector. Consult your dealer
for installation
of
approved
detectors.
A
WARNING:
Carbon
monoxide
(CO)
Is
an
Invisible
odorless
gas.
Inhalation
produces
f1u~lIke
symptoms,
nausea
01
death!
•
Do
not
use
copper
tubing in
diesel
exhaust
systems.
Diesel
fumes
can
rapidly
destroy
copper
tubing
in
exhaust
systems.
Exhaust sulfur causes rapid deterioration of
copper
tubing
resulting in exhaust/water
leakage.
•
Do
not
install exhaust outlet
where
exhaust
can
be drawn
through
vents,
or air conditioners.
•
Although
diesel
engine exhaust
gases
are
not
as
toxic
as
exhaust
fumes
from
gasoline
engines,
carbon
monoxide
gas
is
present in diesel exhaust
fumes.
Some
of the
symptoms
or
signs
of carbon
monoxide
inhalation or
poisoning
are:
Vomiting
Muscular twitching
Dizziness
Intense
headache
Throbbing
in
temples
Weakness
and
sleepiness
AVOID
MOVING
PARTS
A
WARNING:
Rota,tlng
parts
can
cause
Injury
01
death!
• Do
not
service
the engine while it is
running.
If
a
situation
arises
in which it is absolutely
necessary
to
make
operating
adjustments, use
extreme
care
to
avoid
touching
moving
parts and hot exhaust
system
components.
•
Do
not
wear
loose clothing or jewelry
when
servicing
equipment;
tie back
long
hair
and
avoid
wearing
loose
jackets,
shirts,
sleeves,
rings,
necklaces
or
bracelets
that
could be caught
in
moving
parts.
• Make
sure
all
attaching hardware is properly
tightened.
Keep
protective shields
and
guards
in their
respective
places at
all
times.
•
Do
not
check
fluid
levels or the drive belts
tension
while
the engine
is
operating.
HAZARDOUS
NOISE
A
WARNING:
High
noise
levels
can
cause
healing
loss!
• Never
operate
an
engine without
its
muffler
installed.
•
Do
not
run an engine
with
the air intake
(silencer)
removed.
•
Do
not
run
engines
for long periods
with
their
enclosures
open.
A
WARNING:
Do
not
wolk
on
machinery
when
you
are
mentally
01
physically
incapacItated
by
fatigue!
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