SAFETY CAUTIONS Air cleaner maintenance precautions Wear of engine parts is accelerated largely by the dust contained in the intake air. Worn engine parts will lead to various problems such as increased oil consumption, reduced power and poor starting. Air cleaner is effective in removing dust in the intake air. When maintaining the air cleaner, observe the following precautions. Never attempt to service the air cleaner while the engine is running. When removing the air cleaner, take care not to allow the dust trapped on the air cleaner to enter into the inlet port. If the engine is equipped with the dust indicator, clean the air filter only when the indicator shows clogging.
Unnecessary maintenance (removal/ installation of the filter element) runs the risk of allowing dust into the inlet port or damaging/ deforming the filter element. Observe safety rules at work sites Whenever running or servicing the engine, always observe the relevant safety rules in place. If you are not in good shape, do not operate the engine. Consult the site supervisor. Poor physical conditions are accompanied by reduced attention. Do not operate the engine if you are not feeling well. Otherwise, you may incorrectly handle the engine and cause an accident. When working jointly with other people on the same task, use signals to coordinate actions involved.
Wear appropriate clothes and protective gear Whenever appropriate, including when using compressed air, wear protective gear such as helmet, face mask, safety shoes, dust mask, goggles and gloves. Working without appropriate protective gear may lead to serious injury. Use appropriate tools when carrying out service When carrying out any service, use appropriate tools and in correct ways. Damaged tools should be replaced with new ones. Do not operate the starter continuously Do not operate the starter more than 10 seconds per starting attempt. If the engine fails to start at the first attempt, wait for at least 30 seconds before trying again.
Do not run the starter continuously if the engine will not start. Otherwise, the battery will go flat or the starter will seize. The battery switch must be kept ON while the engine is running Do not turn off the battery switch while the engine is running. Otherwise, the instruments will become inoperative and the diode or transistor of the alternator may deteriorate. Precautions for road transport When transporting the engine on public roads, the weight, width and height of the electric power generator should be taken into account while observing the relevant laws regarding road traffic and haulage, and vehicle restrictions and requirements. 0 - 8