Maintenance Safety

Content Source: Polaris Power® P5500 and P6500 Owner’s Manual (9931064 R02) > Maintenance Chapter

IMPORTANT

The Owner's Manual for this vehicle contains warnings, instructions and other information you must read and fully understand before safely riding or performing maintenance on this vehicle.Always follow the warnings and instructions in Owner's Manual.

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Maintenance Safety

caution

After any maintenance is performed, wash skin immediately using soap and clean water as exposure to lubricant may cause skin irritation.

WARNING

Personal safety is critical when attempting to service the generator. Improperly installed or adjusted components can make the generator unstable or dangerous. Improperly installed electrical components can cause engine or electrical systems failure. In either event, damage or serious injury could result. If you do not have the time, tools, and/or expertise necessary to complete a procedure properly, please see your Polaris dealer or other certified technician for service.

Failure to correct a problem before operation and improper maintenance can cause a malfunction resulting in injury or death. Always follow the inspection and maintenance schedules and requirements in this manual.

The following important safety precautions cannot warn of every possible hazard from maintenance. The decision to perform a given task must be evaluated by the individual performing it.

Safety Precautions

Read the safety section of this manual.

Ensure the engine is off before performing any maintenance or repairs to minimize the potential for exposure to the following hazards:

Fuel and fire - Avoid flames, sparks, and smoking during service.
Carbon monoxide poisoning - Do not operate engine indoors. When operating outdoors, avoid open windows and doors.
Burns - Allow the engine and exhaust system to cool before touching. Exercise caution when working around hazardous materials.
Injury from moving parts - Avoid running the engine unless specifically instructed.

Follow the instructions and ensure the required tools are used.

Exercise caution when working around gasoline to reduce the possibility of fire or explosion. Use only non-flammable solvents to clean parts. Keep cigarettes, sparks, and flames away from all fuel-related components.