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Safety
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
WARNING:
A hazard that could result in death, serious injury, or substantial property damage.
CAUTION:
A hazard that could result in minor personal injury or property damage.
NOTE: is used to notify people of important installation, operation, or maintenance information.
WARNING
Explosive Fuel can cause
fi
res and severe burns.
Do not
fi
ll fuel tank while
engine is hot or running.
Gasoline is extremely
fl
ammable
and its vapors can explode if
ignited. Store gasoline only in
approved containers, in well
ventilated, unoccupied buildings,
away from sparks or
fl
ames.
Spilled fuel could ignite if it comes
in contact with hot parts or sparks
from ignition. Never use gasoline
as a cleaning agent.
WARNING
Rotating Parts can cause
severe injury.
Stay away while engine
is in operation.
Keep hands, feet, hair, and
clothing away from all moving
parts to prevent injury. Never
operate engine with covers,
shrouds, or guards removed.
WARNING
Carbon Monoxide can
cause severe nausea,
fainting or death.
Avoid inhaling exhaust
fumes. Never run engine
indoors or in enclosed
spaces.
Engine exhaust gases contain
poisonous carbon monoxide.
Carbon monoxide is odorless,
colorless, and can cause death if
inhaled.
WARNING
High Pressure Fluids can
puncture skin and cause
severe injury or death.
Do not work on fuel
system without proper
training or safety
equipment.
Fluid puncture injuries are highly
toxic and hazardous. If an injury
occurs, seek immediate medical
attention.
WARNING
Accidental Starts can
cause severe injury or
death.
Disconnect and ground
spark plug lead(s) before
servicing.
Before working on engine or
equipment, disable engine as
follows: 1) Disconnect spark plug
lead(s). 2) Disconnect negative (–)
battery cable from battery.
WARNING
Hot Parts can cause
severe burns.
Do not touch engine
while operating or just
after stopping.
Never operate engine with heat
shields or guards removed.
WARNING
Cleaning Solvents can
cause severe injury or
death.
Use only in well
ventilated areas away
from ignition sources.
Carburetor cleaners and solvents
are extremely
fl
ammable. Follow
cleaner manufacturer’s warnings
and instructions on its proper and
safe use. Never use gasoline as a
cleaning agent.
CAUTION
Electrical Shock can
cause injury.
Do not touch wires while
engine is running.
CAUTION
Damaging Crankshaft
and Flywheel Can Cause
Personal Injury!
Using improper procedures can
lead to broken fragments. Broken
fragments could be thrown from
engine. Always observe and use
precautions and procedures when
installing
fl
ywheel.
WARNING
Hot liquid can cause
severe burns.
Do not loosen radiator
cap while engine is
operating or warm to
touch.
Liquid coolant can get extremely
hot from operation. Turning
radiator cap when engine is hot
can allow steam and scalding
liquid to blow out and burn you
severely. Shut o
ff
machine. Only
remove radiator cap when cool
enough to touch with bare hands.
Slowly loosen cap to
fi
rst stop to
relieve pressure before removing
completely.
WARNING
Explosive Fuel can
cause
fi
res and severe
burns.
Fuel system ALWAYS
remains under HIGH
PRESSURE.
Wrap a shop towel completely
around fuel connector. Press
release button and slowly pull
connector away allowing shop
towel to absorb any residual fuel in
high pressure fuel line. Any spilled
fuel must be completely wiped up
immediately.
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