Vanguard 540000 Series, Operating & Maintenance Instructions

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SAFETY
WARNING
WHEN ADDING FUEL
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Turn engine OFF and let engine cool at least 2 minutes
before removing gas cap.
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Fill fuel tank outdoors or in well-ventilated area.
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Do not overfill fuel tank. Fill tank to approximately 1-1/2
inches below top of neck to allow for fuel expansion.
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Keep gasoline away from sparks, open flames, pilot
lights, heat, and other ignition sources.
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Check fuel lines, tank, cap, and fittings frequently for
cracks or leaks. Replace if necessary.
WHEN STARTING ENGINE
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Make sure spark plug, muffler, fuel cap and air cleaner
are in place.
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Do not crank engine with spark plug removed.
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If fuel spills, wait until it evaporates before starting engine.
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If engine floods, set choke to OPEN/RUN position, place
throttle in FAST and crank until engine starts.
WHEN OPERATING EQUIPMENT
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Do not tip engine or equipment at angle which causes
gasoline to spill.
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Do not choke carburetor to stop engine.
WHEN TRANSPORTING EQUIPMENT
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Transport with fuel tank EMPTY or with fuel shut-off valve
OFF.
WHEN STORING GASOLINE OR EQUIPMENT
WITH FUEL IN TANK
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Store away from furnaces, stoves, water heaters or other
appliances that have pilot light or other ignition source
because they can ignite gasoline vapors.
Gasoline and its vapors are extremely flam-
mable and explosive.
Fire or explosion can cause severe burns or
death.
WARNING
Starting engine creates sparking.
Sparking can ignite nearby flammable gases.
Explosion and fire could result.
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If there is natural or LP gas leakage in area, do not start
engine.
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Do not use pressurized starting fluids because vapors
are flammable.
WARNING
Rapid retraction of starter cord (kickback) will pull
hand and arm toward engine faster than you can let
go.
Broken bones, fractures, bruises or sprains could
result.
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When starting engine, pull cord slowly until resistance is
felt, then pull rapidly.
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Remove all external equipment/engine loads before
starting engine.
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Direct coupled equipment components such as, but not
limited to, blades, impellors, pulleys, sprockets, etc.,
must be securely attached.
WARNING
Rotating parts can contact or entangle hands,
feet, hair, clothing, or accessories.
Traumatic amputation or severe laceration can
result.
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Operate equipment with guards in place.
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Keep hands and feet away from rotating parts.
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Tie up long hair and remove jewelry.
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Do not wear loose-fitting clothing, dangling drawstrings or
items that could become caught.