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FLAMMABLE VAPOR CAN CAUSE A
DIESEL ENGINE TO OVERSPEED
Flammable vapor can cause a diesel engine to
overspeed and become difficult to stop, resulting in
possible fire, explosion, severe personal injury and
death. Do not operate a diesel-powered genset
where a flammable vapor environment can be
created by fuel spill, leak, etc. The owners and
operators of the genset are solely responsible for
operating the genset safely.
GENERAL PRECAUTIONS
• Keep children away from the genset.
• Do not use evaporative starting fluids. They
are highly explosive.
• Do not step on the genset when entering or
leaving the generator room. Parts can bend or
break leading to electrical shorts or to fuel,
coolant or exhaust leaks.
• To prevent accidental or remote starting while
working on the genset, disconnect the nega-
tive (−) battery cable at the battery.
• Let the engine cool down before removing the
coolant pressure cap or opening the coolant
drain. Hot coolant under pressure can spray
and cause severe burns.
• Keep the genset, drip pan and compartment
clean. Oily rags can catch fire. Gear stowed in
the compartment can restrict cooling.
• Make sure all fasteners are secure and proper-
ly torqued.
• Do not work on the genset when mentally or
physically fatigued or after having consumed
alcohol or drugs.
• You must be trained and experienced to make
adjustments while the genset is running—hot,
moving or electrically live parts can cause se-
vere personal injury or death.
• Used engine oil has been identified by some
U. S. state and federal agencies as causing
cancer or reproductive toxicity. Do not ingest,
inhale, or contact used oil or its vapors.
• Ethylene glycol, used as engine coolant, is tox-
ic to humans and animals. Clean up spills and
dispose of used engine coolant in accordance
with local environmental regulations.
• Keep multi-class ABC fire extinguishers
handy. Class A fires involve ordinary combus-
tible materials such as wood and cloth; Class B
fires, combustible and flammable liquid fuels
and gaseous fuels; Class C fires, live electrical
equipment. (ref. NFPA No. 10)
• Genset installation and operation must comply
with all applicable local, state and federal
codes and regulations.
POST THESE SAFETY PRECAUTIONS IN POTENTIAL
HAZARD AREAS OF THE BOAT
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