Cub Cadet RZT Series Operator's Manual page 33

WARNING
Accidental Starts can cause severe
injury or death.
Disconnect and ground spark plug
leads before servicing.
Accidental Starts!
Disabling engine, Accidental starting
can cause severe injury or death,
B_ore working on the engine or
equipmenL disable the engine asfollows:
1) Disconnect the sparkplug lead(s). 2)
Disconnect n_ative (-) batter)/cablefrom
batter)/.
Safety Precautions (Cont.)
• h,WARNING
Carbon Monoxide can cause severe
nausea, fainting or death.
Avoid inhaling exhaust fumes, and
never run the engine in a closed
building or confined area.
Lethal Exhaust Gases!
Engine exhaust gases contain poisonous
carbon monoxide. Carbon monoxide is
odorless, colorless, and can cause death if
inhaled. Avoid inhaling exhaust fumes,
and never run the engine in a closed
building or conft'ned area.
,A WARNING
Explosive Gas can cause fires and
severe acid burns.
Charge battery only in a well
ventilated area. Keep sources of
ignition away.
Explosive Gas7
Batteries produce explosive hydrogen gas
while being cha_ed. Toprevent aft're or
explosion, charge batteries only in well
ventilated areas. Keep sparks, open
flames, and other sources of ignition
away from the batter)/at all times. Keep
batteries out of the reach of children.
Remove all jewelry when servicing
batteries.
Bc_oredisconnecting the negative
(-) ground cable, make sure all switches
are OFE If ON, a spark will occur at the
ground cable terminal which could cause
an explosion if hydrogen gas or gasoline
w_porsare present.
Congratulations - You have selected a fine four-cycle, twin cylinder, air-cooled engine. Kohler designs long life
strength and on-the-job durability into each engine...making a Kohler engine dependable...dependability you
can count on. Here are some reasons why:
• Efficient overhead valve design, and pressure lubrication provide maximum power, torque, and
reliability under all operating conditions.
• Dependable, maintenance-free electronic ignition ensures fast, easy starts time after time.
Kohler engines are easy to service. All routine service areas (like the dipstick and oil fill, air cleaner, spark
plugs, and carburetor) are easily and quickly accessible.
Parts subject to the most wear and tear (like the cylinder liner and camshaft) are made from precision
formulated cast iron.
Every Kohter engine is backed by a worldwide network of over 10,000 distributors and dealers. Service
support is just a phone call away. Call 1-800-544-2444 (U.S. & Canada) for Sales & Service assistance.
To keep your engine in top operating condition, follow the maintenance procedures in this manual.