RETAINER-PIN 7C1413 - 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.
Note: Your engine will have "Type 1" safety messages or "Type 2" safety messages.Type 1 (If Equipped)
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Typical Caterpillar 3500B Generator SetUniversal Warning (1)
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One safety message is located on each side of the terminal box.
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.
Electrical Shock (2)
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The safety message for electrical shock is located on the rear of the generator.
! Shock/Electrocution Hazard! Read and understand the instructions and warnings in the Operation and Maintenance Manual. Failure to follow the instructions or heed the warnings could cause serious injury or death.
Electrocution (3)
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One safety message is located on each side of the generator. One safety message is located on the control panel.
Do not connect the 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 the main distribution switch, or if the connection is permanent, install a double throw 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 for the applicable circumstances.
Automatic Starting (4)
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One safety message is located on each side of the terminal box.
When the engine is in the AUTOMATIC mode, the engine can start at any moment. To avoid personal injury, always remain clear of the the engine when the engine is in the AUTOMATIC mode.
Lifting the Genset (5)
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One safety message is located on each of the side panels of the generator.
Crushing Hazard! Improper lifting could cause serious injury