Kohler 1500 Automobile Parts User Manual


 
1.2
Section 1
Safety and General Information
Carbon Monoxide can cause
severe nausea, fainting or death.
Do not operate engine in closed or
confined area.
WARNING WARNING
Electrical Shock can cause injury.
Do not touch wires while engine is
running.
CAUTION
Hot liquid can cause severe burns.
Do not loosen radiator cap while
engine is operating or warm to the
touch.
WARNING
Explosive Gas can cause fires and
severe acid burns.
Charge battery only in a well
ventilated area. Keep sources of
ignition away.
Lethal Exhaust Gases!
Engine exhaust gases contain
poisonous carbon monoxide.
Carbon monoxide is odorless,
colorless, and can cause death if
inhaled. Avoid inhaling exhaust
fumes, and never run the engine
in a closed building or confined
area.
Hot Liquid!
The liquid coolant can get extremely
hot from operation. Turning the
radiator cap when the engine is hot
can allow steam and scalding liquid
to blow out and burn you severely.
Shut off machine. Only remove
radiator cap when cool enough to
touch with bare hands. Slowly
loosen cap to first stop to relieve
pressure before removing
completely.
Explosive Gas!
Batteries produce explosive
hydrogen gas while being
charged. To prevent a fire or
explosion, charge batteries only in
well ventilated areas. Keep
sparks, open flames, and other
sources of ignition away from the
battery at all times. Keep batteries
out of the reach of children.
Remove all jewelry when servicing
batteries.
Before disconnecting the negative
(-) ground cable, make sure all
switches are OFF. If ON, a spark
will occur at the ground cable
terminal which could cause an
explosion if hydrogen gas or
gasoline vapors are present.
Explosive Fuel can cause fires and
severe burns.
Stop engine before filling fuel tank.
WARNING
Explosive Fuel!
Gasoline is extremely flammable
and its vapors can explode if
ignited. Store gasoline only in
approved containers, in well
ventilated, unoccupied buildings,
away from sparks or flames. Do not
fill the fuel tank while the engine is
hot or running, since spilled fuel
could ignite if it comes in contact
with hot parts or sparks from
ignition. Do not start the engine
near spilled fuel. Never use
gasoline as a cleaning agent.
Cleaning Solvents can cause
severe injury or death.
Use only in well ventilated areas
away from ignition sources.
WARNING
Flammable Solvents!
Carburetor cleaners and solvents
are extremely flammable. Keep
sparks, flames, and other sources
of ignition away from the area.
Follow the cleaner manufacturer’s
warnings and instructions on its
proper and safe use. Never use
gasoline as a cleaning agent.
Electrical Shock!
Never touch electrical wires or
components while the engine is
running. They can be sources of
electrical shock.