Ensure that all of the safety signs are legible. Clean the safety signs or replace the safety signs if the words cannot be read or if the illustrations are not visible. Use a cloth, water, and soap to clean the safety signs. Do not use solvents, gasoline, or other harsh chemicals. Solvents, gasoline, or harsh chemicals could loosen the adhesive that secures the safety signs. The safety signs that are loosened could drop off of the engine.
Replace any safety sign that is damaged or missing. If a safety sign is attached to a part of the engine that is replaced, install a new safety sign on the replacement part. Your Caterpillar dealer can provide new safety signs.
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Do not operate or work on this engine unless you have read and understand the instructions and warnings in the Operation and Maintenance Manual. Failure to follow the instructions or heed the warnings could result in injury or death. Contact any Caterpillar dealer for replacement manuals. Proper care is your responsibility. |
Servicing the Engine and Reading the Manual
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Locations of warning labels | |
The warning label that warns the operator not to service the engine before reading the manual is located on the following components: terminal box (1), customer connection box (2) and circuit breaker box (3).
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Do not operate the engine and do not work on the engine unless the instructions and warnings in the Operation and Maintenance Manual are understood. Failure to follow the instructions or failure to heed the warnings could result in personal injury or death. Proper care is your responsibility.
Coolant Pressure and Hot Surface
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Location of the warning label for coolant pressure and hot surface | |
The warning label for coolant pressure is located near the top of the radiator.
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When the engine is at operating temperature, the engine coolant is hot. The engine coolant is also under pressure.
Allow cooling system components to cool before the cooling system is drained. Any contact with hot coolant or with steam can cause severe burns.
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Locations of the warning label for high voltage | |
The warning label for high voltage is located on the following components: barrel of the generator (1), terminal box (2), side of the control panel (3), customer connection box (4), side of the control panel (5) and circuit breaker box (6).
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High voltage can cause electrical shocks. Electrical shocks can cause personal injury or death. Avoid contacting electrical components and wiring.
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Location of the warning label for lifting the generator set | |
The warning label for lifting the generator set is located on the engine mounting rails.
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Read the Operation and Maintenance Manual and understand the Operation and Maintenance Manual before lifting the generator set.
If improper equipment is used to lift the generator set, injury and damage can occur. Use cables that are properly rated for the weight. Attach the cables according to the information on the warning label.
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Location of the warning label for diesel fuel | |
The warning label for diesel fuel is located next to the fuel inlet on the engine mounting rail.
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Use diesel fuel only in the engine. The use of gasoline can cause the following problems to occur: engine damage, personal injury and possible death. Avoid spilling diesel fuel on hot engine components. Spilling diesel fuel on hot engine components can cause a fire. Personal injury or death can occur. Use extreme caution when you are filling the fuel tank with diesel fuel. Always wear protective clothing.
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Location of the warning label for hot surface | |
The warning label for hot surfaces is located on both sides of the radiator.
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When the engine is at operating temperature, the engine coolant is hot. Allow cooling system components to cool before the cooling system is drained. Any contact with hot coolant or with steam can cause severe burns.
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Location of automatic engine starting warning label | |
The automatic engine starting warning label is located on the front of the customer connection box.
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When the engine is in the automatic mode, the engine can start at any moment. To avoid personal injury, always remain clear of the engine when the engine is in automatic mode.