GUARD AS-ALTERNATOR 2886174 - Caterpillar

Ignition systems can cause electrical shocks. Avoid contacting the ignition system components and wiring.Do not attempt to remove the valve covers when the engine is operating. The transformers are grounded to the valve covers. Personal injury or death may result and the ignition system will be damaged if the valve covers are removed during engine operation. The engine will not operate without the valve covers.When the ignition harness is reconnected, ensure that the Engine Control Switch (ECS) is in the STOP position or the OFF/RESET position so that the ignition system is immediately discharged.If the wiring harness is reconnected with the ECS in the AUTOMATIC position or the MANUAL START position, the storage capacitor of the ignition system may discharge. If the wiring harness is reconnected with the ECS in the AUTOMATIC position or the MANUAL START position, the storage capacitor of the ignition system may fire a spark plug. The spark plug will ignite any gas which is in the cylinder. The crankshaft can rotate and the crankshaft can be damaged. The driven equipment can also rotate and the driven equipment can also be damaged. Personal injury or damage to the equipment may be a result.Gas that has accumulated in the exhaust system may also be ignited.