Goldacres FIRE FIGHTING 450L, Operator'S & Parts Manual

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Engine
The Fire Fighter is fitted with a Honda GX160
motor as standard. It may be optioned with an
electric starter. This section provides a basic
overview of motor features and operation only.
For detailed safety, operating and maintenance
instructions specific to this motor consult the
Honda owner's manual supplied or find a copy
online.
Engine Safety
• Understand the of all controls and learn
how to stop the engine quickly in case of
emergency.
• Do not allow children to operate the engine.
Keep children and pets away from the area
of operation.
• Your engine's exhaust emits poisonous
carbon monoxide. Do not run the engine
without adequate ventilation, and never run
the engine indoors.
• The engine and exhaust become very hot
during operation. Keep engine away from
flammable materials and do not place
anything on engine while it is running.
Preoperational Safety Check
1. Look around the underside of the engine
for signs of any oil or fuel leaks.
2. Remove any excessive dirt or debris,
especially around the muffler and recoil
starter.
3. Look for signs of damage.
4. Check that all shields are in place, and that
all nuts, bolts and screws are tightened.
Preoperational Maintenance Check
1. Check engine oil level. Running with low oil
can cause damage.
Where fitted, the oil alert system will
automatically stop the engine before the oil
level becomes critically low.
2. Check reduction gearbox oil level.
Sufficient oil level is essential to maximise
gearbox life.
3. Check air filter element and clean or
replace as necessary to allow clear airflow
to the carburetor.
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COMPONENT & CONTROL LOCATIONS FEATURES
OIL ALERT
®
SYSTEM (applicable types)
‘‘Oil Alert is a registered trademark in the United States’’
The Oil Alert system is designed to prevent engine damage caused
by an insufficient amount of oil in the crankcase. Before the oil
level in the crankcase can fall below a safe limit, the Oil Alert
system will automatically stop the engine (the engine switch will
remain in the ON position).
If the engine stops and will not restart, check the engine oil level
(see page 8) before troubleshooting in other areas.
CIRCUIT PROTECTOR (applicable types)
The circuit protector protects the
battery charging circuit. A short
circuit, or a battery connected with
reverse polarity, will trip the circuit
protector.
The green indicator inside the circuit
protector will pop out to show that the
circuit protector has switched off. If
this occurs, determine the cause of
the problem, and correct it before
resetting the circuit protector.
Push the circuit protector button to
reset.
FUEL FILLER CAP
FUEL TANK
OIL DRAIN PLUG
ELECTRIC STARTER
(applicable type)
OIL FILLER CAP/DIPSTICK
RECOIL STARTER
AIR CLEANER
MUFFLER
SPARK PLUG
STARTER GRIP
ENGINE CONTROL TYPES
FUEL VALVE LEVER
CHOKE LEVER
EXCEPT ELECTRIC STARTER
TYPES
ENGINE SWITCH
THROTTLE LEVER
CHOKE LEVER
(air cleaner low profile type)
ELECTRIC STARTER TYPES
ENGINE
SWITCH
CIRCUIT
PROTECTOR
CIRCUIT
PROTECTOR
ON
OFF
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