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Prevent fire and explosion caused by static electric discharge. Use only nonmetal, portable fuel containers
approved by the Underwriter’s Laboratory (U.L.) or the American Society for Testing & Materials (ASTM).
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Do not store engine with fuel in fuel tank indoors. Fuel and fuel vapors are highly explosive.
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During storage, screw down gas cap vent screw tightly.
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Never pour fuel from engine fuel tank.
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Never siphon fuel by mouth to drain fuel tank.
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Always have an adult fill the fuel tank.
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Never allow an adult or anyone under the influence of drugs or alcohol to fill engine.
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Never allow children to fill the engine.
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The clutch will transfer maximum power after about two hours of normal operation. During this break-in period clutch
slippage may occur. The clutch should be kept free of oil or other moisture for efficient operation.
BURNS AND FIRES
The muffler, muffler guard and other parts of the engine become extremely hot during the operation of the engine.
These parts remain extremely hot after the engine has stopped. Do not touch.
Prevention of Burns and Fires
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Never remove the muffler guard from the engine.
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Never touch the muffler guard because it is extremely
hot and will cause severe burns.
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Never the engine that becomes hot after operation.
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Always keep materials and debris away from muffler
guard and other hot parts of the engine to avoid fires.
This engine is designed to operate using a catalytic
converter which contributes to the engine’s compliance
with the EPA.
Steps for Working on Engine or Cultivator
1.
Turn off engine switch.
2.
Disconnect the spark plug wire from the spark plug.
3.
Securely place the disconnected spark plug wire
away from the spark plug and any metal parts. This
must always be done or arcing may occur between
spark plug wire and metal parts.
4.
Replace or repair the part on the engine or cultivator.
5.
Check all parts that were repaired, or removed during
repair, that they are secure and fit correctly.
NOTE: All repair parts must come from the
factory.
6.
Replace spark plug wire.
CAUTION
Summary of Contents for MT43CC
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