Operation Manual, 5E/4EF 7.3E/6EF (TP-5985) - …

1 Marine Generator SetsModels:5 10/02dOperationEngine exhaust from this product contains chemicalsknown to the State of California to cause cancer, birthdefects, or other reproductive Proposition 65 Product Identification InformationProduct identification numbers determine service the product identification numbers in the spacesbelow immediately after unpacking the products so thatthe numbers are readily available for future field-installed kit numbers after installing Set Identification NumbersRecord the product identification numbers from thegenerator set nameplate(s).Model DesignationSpecification NumberSerial NumberAccessory NumberAccessory DescriptionEngine IdentificationRecord the product identification information from theengine DesignationSerial Numberx:in:007:001TP-5985 10 10/02 ISafetyPrecautionsandInstructionsSafetyP recautionsandInstructionsIMPORTANTSAFETY INSTRUCTIONS.

2 Electromechanicalequipment, including generator sets,transfer switches, switchgear, andaccessories, can cause bodily harmandposelife-threateningdangerwhenimp roperly installed, operated, ormaintained. To prevent accidents beaware of potential dangers and actsafely. Read and follow all safetyprecautions and instructions. : Danger,Warning,Caution, indicates the presence of ahazard thatwill cause severepersonalinjury,death,orsubstantial property indicates the presence of ahazard thatcan cause severepersonalinjury,death,orsubstantial property indicates the presence of ahazard thatwillorcan cause minorpersonal injuryorproperty communicates installation, Operation ,ormaintenanceinfo rmationthat is safety related but not service technician to thispublication to improve operatorrecognition.

3 Replace missing on the generator the negative (--) lead firstwhen disconnecting the (--) the generator starting can causesevere injury or on the generator set orequipment connected to the set,disable the generator set as follows:(1)Place the generator set start/stopswitch in the STOP position.(2)Disconnectthepowertothebatte rycharger,ifequipped. (3)Removethebattery cables, negative (--) lead the negative (--) lead lastwhenreconnectingthebattery. Followthese precautions to prevent thestarting of the generator set by protective goggles andclothing. Battery acid may electrolyte is a cause blindness and burn wear splashproof safetygoggles, rubber gloves, and bootswhen servicing the battery.

4 Do notopen a sealed battery or mutilate eyes or on the skin, immediatelyflushtheaffectedarea for15minuteswith large quantities of clean eye contact. Never add acid to abattery after placing the battery inservice, acid cleanup. Battery acidcan cause severe injury or acid is electrically conductiveand corrosive. Add 500 g (1 lb.) ofbicarbonateofsoda(bakingsoda)toacontai nerwith4L(1gal.)ofwaterandmixtheneutrali zingsolution. Pourtheneutralizing solution on the spilledbattery acid and continue to add theneutralizing solution to the spilledbattery acid until all evidence of achemical reaction (foaming) hasceased.

5 Donotsmokeorpermitflamesorsparkstooccurn earabatteryatanytime,particularlywhenit is charging. Do not dispose of abatteryinafire. Topreventburnsandsparksthatcouldcauseane xplosion,avoid touching the battery terminalswith tools or other metal Dischargestaticelectricityfrom your body before touchingbatteries by firsttouching ,donotdisturbthebatterychargerconnection swhilethebatteryis charging. Always turn the batterycharger off before disconnecting thebattery connections. Ventilate thecompartments containing batteries toprevent accumulation of 10/02II SafetyPrecautionsandInstructionsBattery short circuits.

6 Explosioncan cause severe injury or circuits can cause bodily injuryand/or equipment the battery beforegenerator set installation ormaintenance. Remove all jewelrybefore servicing the equipment. Usetoolswithinsulatedhandles. Removethe negative (--) lead first whendisconnectingthebattery. Reconnectthe negative (--) lead last whenreconnecting the battery. Neverconnectthenegative(--)batterycablet othepositive(+)connectionterminalofthest artersolenoid. Donottestthebattery condition by shorting not smoke or permit flames A not smoke or permit flames orsparks near the carburetor, fuel line,fuelfilter,fuelpump, fuels in an approved containerwhen removing the fuel line the backfire flamearrester.

7 A sudden backfire the generator set with materials. A Keepthecompartmentandthegeneratorsetclea nandfreeofdebristominimizetheriskoffire. Wipe upspilled materials. A fire cancause severe injury or set engine fuels and fuelvapors are flammable and these materials carefully tominimize the risk of fire or a fully charged fire for electrical fires or asrecommendedbythelocalfirecodeoran authorized agency. Train allpersonnel on fire extinguisheroperation and fire cause severe nausea,fainting, exhaust system must monoxide , fainting, or gases. Carbon monoxidepoisoning symptoms include but arenotlimitedtothefollowing:DLight-heade dness,dizzinessDPhysicalfatigue,weakness injointsandmusclesDSleepiness,mentalfati gue,inabilitytoconcentrateorspeakclearly ,blurredvisionDStomachache,vomiting,naus eaIfexperiencinganyofthesesymptomsand carbon monoxide poisoning ispossible, seek fresh air immediatelyandremainactive.

8 Donotsit,liedown,or fall asleep. Alert others to thepossibility of carbon monoxidepoisoning. Seek medical attention the exhaust ,fainting, soccupants, builder or dealer for approveddetector location and the detector before system inspection, test thecarbon monoxide detector per themanufacturer s instructions and ,fainting, an odorless, colorless, tasteless,nonirritatinggasthatcancausede athifinhaledforevenashorttime. Usethefollowing precautions when be drawn in through portholes,vents, or air conditioners. If thegeneratorsetexhaustdischargeoutletisn earthewaterline,watercouldentertheexhaus tdischargeoutletandcloseor restrict the flow of exhaust.

9 Neveroperate the generator set without especially careful if operating thegenerator set when moored oranchored under calm conditionsbecause gases may accumulate. Ifoperating the generator setdockside,moor the craft so that the exhaustdischarges on the lee side (the sidesheltered from the wind). Always beaware of others, making sure yourexhaust is directed away from 10 extreme care when handling,storing, vapors can causeexplosion and severe injury starting the generator set,operate the blower 4minutes andcheck the engine compartment fuel system. Explosive fuelvapors can cause severe injury fuels are highlyexplosive.

10 Use extreme care whenhandlingandstoringfuels. Storefuelsinawell-ventilatedareaawayfrom spark-producingequipmentandoutofthereach ofchildren. Neveraddfueltothe tank while the engine is runningbecause spilled fuel may ignite oncontact with hot parts or not smoke or permit flames orsparkstooccurnearsourcesofspilledfuelo rfuelvapors. Keepthefuellinesand connections tight and in goodcondition. Donotreplaceflexiblefuellines with rigid lines. Use flexiblesections to avoid fuel line set in the presence of fuelleaks, fuel accumulation, or fuel systems before fuel vapors can causesevere injury or :Gasoline Store gasoline only inapproved red containers Explosivefuelvaporscancausesevereinjuryo r fuel can cause Do not modify the tank orthe propulsion engine fuel of the two pickup arrangementsdescribed in the installation Explosivefuelvaporscan cause severe injury or prevent fuel leakage.