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Engine safety
Operator safety
California proposition 65
Spark arresters
IMPORTANT
State and local safety codes specify that, in certain
locations, internal combustion engines that use
hydrocarbon fuels must be used with spark arresters.
A spark arresters is a device constructed of non
flammable materials specifically for the purpose of
removing and retaining carbon and other flammable
particles from the exhaust flow of an internal
combustion engine.
DANGER
Explosion hazard.
- Keep engine, fuel, and other
combustibles away from
sparks, open flame, and
burning objects.
- Do not smoke near engine.
- Stop engine before filling or
draining fuel tank.
- Use only diesel fuel.
- Re-place fuel tank cap after
refuelling.
- Do not use gasoline, other
fuels, or flammable
solvents to clean parts.
DANGER
Asphyxiation hazard.
- Operate the engine outdoors
and keep away from engine
exhaust.
- If operating in an enclosed
area, vent exhaust fumes to
outdoors and maintain
adequate ventilation.
- Refill and drain fuel tank
only in a well ventilated
area.
- Perform maintenance in a
well ventilated area.
WARNING
Fire hazard.
A hot muffler can ignite
flammable materials.
Keep area around muffler free
of debris such as leaves, paper,
and cartons.
CAUTION
Risk of severe burn.
- Do not touch the engine,
exhaust pipes, or areas near
the exhaust at rear of trailer.
- Do not remove radiator cap
when engine is hot.
Contents are hot and under
pressure.
DANGER
Health hazard.
The engine exhaust from this
product contains chemicals
known to the State of
California to cause cancer,
birth defects, or other
reproductive harm.
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