Kohler 3.5CFZ - Manual (Page 9)

TP-5695 12/93 vi Safety Precautions and Instructions
ENGINE BACKFIRE/FLASH FIRE
WARNING
Fire.
Can cause severe injury or death.
Do not smoke or permit flame or spark to occur
near fuel or fuel system.
A flash fire can cause severe injury or death. Do not
smoke or permit flame or spark to occur near carburetor,
fuel line, fuel filter, fuel pump, or other potential sources
of spilled fuel or fuel vapors. When removing fuel line or
carburetor, use a proper container to catch all fuel.
A sudden backfire can cause severe injury or death.
Do not operate with backfire flame arrestor removed.
A sudden backfire can cause severe injury or death.
Do not operate with air cleaner/silencer removed.
A sudden flash fire can cause severe injury or death.
Do not smoke or permit flame or spark to occur near fuel
system. Keep the compartment and generator set clean
and free of debris to minimize chances of fire. Wipe up
all spilled fuel and engine oil.
HAZARDOUS NOISE
CAUTION
Hazardous noise.
Can cause loss of hearing.
Never operate generator without a muffler or with
faulty exhaust system.