GASKET 4W9027 - Caterpillar

There may be several specific safety messages on your engine. The exact location and a description of the messages are reviewed in this section. Please become familiar with all of the messages.Ensure that all of the messages are legible. Clean the messages or replace the messages if the words cannot be read or if the illustrations are not visible. Use a cloth, water, and soap for cleaning the messages. Do not use solvents, gasoline, or other harsh chemicals. Solvents, gasoline, or harsh chemicals could loosen the adhesive that secures the messages. The messages that are loosened could drop off of the engine.Replace any message that is damaged or missing. If a message is attached to a part of the engine that is replaced, install a new message on the replacement part. Your Caterpillar dealer can provide new messages.
Do not operate or work on this engine unless you have read and understand the instructions and warnings in the Operation and Maintenance Manual. Failure to follow the instructions or heed the warnings could result in injury or death. Contact any Caterpillar dealer for replacement manuals. Proper care is your responsibility.
Do not operate or work on the engine unless the instruction and warnings in the Operation and Maintenance Manual are understood. Failure to follow the instructions or failure to heed the warnings could result in injury or death. Proper care is your responsibility.Note: Your engine will have “Type 1” safety messages or “Type 2” safety messages.Type 1 (If Equipped)
Flash Fire
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Location of the safety message for flash fire
The safety message for flash fire is located on the crankcase covers.
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Flash fire may result in personal injury, if crankcase covers are removed within fifteen minutes after emergency shut down. Do not restart engine until cause for shutdown has been corrected.
Hot Fluid Under Pressure
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Locations of the safety message for hot fluids under pressure
The safety message for hot fluids under pressure is located on the cover of the fuel filter (1) and the cover of the oil filter (2).
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Filter contains hot pressurized fluid when engine is running. Follow instructions on control valve to avoid injury if rapid air movement exists to blow fluid. Stop engine to avoid fire.
Electrical Feedback
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Location of the safety message for electrical distribution (generator)
The safety message for electrical distribution (generator) is located on the covers of the generator.
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Do not connect generator to a utility electrical distribution system unless it is isolated from the system. Electrical feedback into the distribution system can occur and could cause personal injury or death.Open and secure main distribution system switch, or if the connection is permanent, install a double throw transfer switch to prevent electrical feedback. Some generators are specifically approved by a utility to run in parallel with the distribution system and isolation may not be required. Always check with your utility as to the applicable circumstances.
Electrical Shock (Control Panel)
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