Generac 9600-3 - Manual (Page 5)

READ THIS MANUAL THOROUGHLY
If you don’t understand any portion of this manual,
contact Generac for a demonstration of actual starting,
operating and servicing procedures.
Throughout this publication and on tags and decals
affixed to the generator, DANGER and CAUTION
blocks are used to alert you to special instructions about
a particular operation that may be hazardous if per­
formed irKXjrrectly or carelessly. Observe them care­
fully.
These safety warnings cannot eliminate the hazards
that they indicate. Strict compliance with the special
instructions while performing the service plus “comnrton
sense” are major measures to prevent accidents.
The following definitions apply to DANGER, CAUTION
and NOTE blocks found throughout the manual.
A
DANGER: AFTER THIS HEADING YOU CAN
READ HANDLING, INSTALLING, OPERAT­
ING OR SERVICING INSTRUCTIONS THAT, IF
NOT STRICTLY COMPLIED WITH, MAY RESULT
IN PERSONAL INJURY.
CAUTION: After this heading you can read Instruc­
tions for handling. Installing, operating or servicing
the generator that. If not strictly complied with, may
result in damage to equipment and/or property.
NOTE: After this heading you can read explanatory
statements that require special emphasis.
These symbols indicate the following:
Points out important safety information and, if not
followed, could endanger personal safety and/or
property of yourself and others.
A
Potential explosion hazard
A
Potential fire hazard
Potential electrical shock hazard
The operator (driver) is responsible for proper and safe
use of the vehicle, equipment on the vehicle, and the
safety of all vehicle occupants. We strongly recom­
mend that the operator read this Owner’s Manual and
thoroughly understand all instructions before using this
equipment. We also strongly recommend instructing
other occupants in the vehicle to properly start and
operate the generator. This prepares them if they need
to operate the equipment in an emergency.
OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE
It is the operator’s responsibility to perform all safety
checks; to make sure that all maintenance for safe
operation is performed promptly; and to have the equip­
ment checked by an Authorized Dealer periodically.
Normal maintenance service and replacement of parts
are the responsibility of the. Owner/Operator and, as
such, are not considered defects in materials or work­
manship within the terms of the warranty. Individual
operating habits and usage contribute to the need for
maintenance service.
Proper maintenance and care of your industrial mobile
generator assures a minimum number of problems and
keeps your operating expenses at a minimum. See
your authorized Dealer/Distributor for service aids and
accessories.
HOW TO OBTAIN SERVICE
When your industrial mobile generator set requires
servicing or repairs, simply contact an Authorized Serv­
ice Station for assistance. Service technicians are fac­
tory-trained and are capable of handling all of your
service needs.
When contacting an Authorized Service Facility or the
factory about parts and service, always supply the com­
plete model number and serial number of your unit as
given on its data plate.
The warranty on your generator is included in this
Owner's Manual, as well as listings for repair parts.
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