Engine Information Operating & Maintenance Manual
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device from a system under pressure. Do not check for pressure leaks with your hand. High
pressure oil or fuel can cause personal injury.
• The corrosion inhibitor contains alkali. Avoid any prolonged or repeated contact with the skin,
or eyes. Do not Swallow, In case of contact with the skin, thoroughly wash with water and
soap. In case of contact with the eyes, immediately and thoroughly rinse with water for at least
15 minutes. IMMEDIATELY CALL A DOCTOR. KEEP THE PRODUCT OUT OF REACH OF
CHILDREN.
• Always use tools that are in good condition. Make sure that you understand instructions
before taking any action.
• Never use petrol or other inflammable substances to clean the parts.
• Only install original parts.
• Any action on the equipment should be performed with the installation or equipment switched
off.
• Electrical connections must be carried out according to the standards and regulations in force
in your country.
• Do not use frayed or faulty cables.
• Engines with a turbocharger: Never start the engine without fitting the air filter. The rotating
compressor blades in the turbo charger can lead to serious personal injury. Foreign bodies
in the inlet pipe can lead to mechanical damage.
• Engines with an air heater (starting element) : Never use starting aerosol or other similar
product as a starting aid. Contact with the starting element can cause an explosion in the
intake manifold and lead to personal injury.
• Lubricating oil is toxic and dangerous if swallowed. Avoid prolonged or repeated contact with
the skin. Avoid inhaling these oil vapors. Read the instructions on the packaging.
• Anti-corrosion agents are toxic and dangerous if swallowed. Avoid contact with the skin and
eyes. Read the instructions on the packaging.
• Glycol is toxic and dangerous if swallowed. Avoid contact with the skin and eyes. Read the
instructions on the package.
• Some inhibiting oils are inflammable. Also, some are dangerous if inhaled. Ensure good
ventilation. Use a protective mask for the injection.
• Avoid contact of hot oil with the skin. Before any action, ensure that the system is no longer
under pressure. Never start or run the engine with the oil filler cap removed to avoid oil
splashing.
• Do not reverse the positive and negative battery terminals when fitting them. Reversing can
lead to serious damage to the electrical system. Refer to the electrical diagram.
• Use correct lifting points to lift the generating set. Always check that the lifting equipment is
in good condition and has a sufficient lifting capacity.
• If other equipment fitted on to the generating set changes its center of gravity, special lifting
devices may be necessary to maintain correct balance and safe working conditions.
