Operation Manual

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SERVICING YOUR GENERATOR
MAINTENANCE SAFETY
Some of the most important safety precautions follow. However, we
cannot wa
rn you of every conceivable hazard that can arise in
performing maintenance. Only you can decide whether or not you
should perform a given task.
Safety Precautions
Make sure the engine is off before you begin any maintenance or
repairs. This will eliminate several
potential hazards:
– Carbon monoxide poisoning from engine exhaust.
Be sure there is adequate ventilation whenever you operate the
engine
.
– B
urns from hot parts.
Let the engine and exhaust system cool before touching.
– Injury from moving parts.
Do not run the engine unless instructed to do so.
• Read the instructions before you begin, and make sure you have the
tools and skills required.
•
To reduce the possibility of fire or explosion, be careful when
working around gasoline. Use only a
non-flammable solvent, not
gasoline, to clean parts. Keep cigarettes, sparks, and flames away
from all fuel-related parts.
Improper maintenance can cause
an unsafe condition.
Failure to properly follow
mainte
nance instructions and
preca
utions can cause you to be
seriously hurt or killed.
Always follow the procedures and
precautions in this owne
r's manual.
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