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INTRODUCTION
Thank you for purchasing our engine. We want to help you to get the best results from your new engine
and to operate it safely. This manual contains information on how to do that, please read it carefully
before operating the engine.
This manual should be considered a as permanent part of the engine and should remain with the engine
if resold.
Review the instructions provided with the equipment powered by this engine for any additional
information regarding engine startup, shutdown, operation, adjustments or any special maintenance
instructions.
SAFETY MESSAGES
Your safety and the safety of others is very important. We have provided important safety messages in
this manual and on the engine. Please read these messages carefully.
A safety message alerts you to potential hazards that could hurt you or others. Each safety message is
preceded by a safety alert symbol
and one of three words,
DANGER, WARNING, or CAUTION.
These signal words mean:
DANGER
You WILL be KILLED or SERIOUSLY HURT if you don't follow instructions.
WARNING
You CAN be KILLED or SERIOUSLY HURT if you don't follow instructions.
CAUTION
You CAN be HURT if you don't follow instructions.
Each message tells you what the hazard is, what can happen, and what you can do to avoid or reduce
injury.
SAFETY INFORMATION
Understand the operation of all controls and learn how to stop the engine quickly in case of emergency.
Make sure the operator receives adequate instruction before operating the equipment. Your engine's
exhaust contains 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 the engine at least 3 feet (1 meter)
away from buildings and other equipment during operation. Keep flammable materials away, and do not
place anything on the engine while it is running.