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. GAS MOTOR SAFETY
BEFORE STARTING ENGINE, READ
AND UNDERSTAND THE OPERATING
AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS
THAT CAME WITH YOUR ENGINE.
WARNING: DO NOT
1. DO NOT run engine in an enclosed area.
Exhaust gases contain carbon monoxide, an
odourless and deadly poison.
2. DO NOT place hands or feet near moving or
rotating parts.
3. DO NOT store, spill, or use gasoline near an
open flame, or devices such as a stove, furnace,
or water heater which use a pilot light or devices
which can create a spark.
4. DO NOT refuel indoors where area is not well
ventilated. Outdoor refuelling is preferred.
5. DO NOT fill fuel tank while engine is running.
Allow engine to cool for 5 minutes before refuel-
ling. Store fuel in approved safety containers.
6. DO NOT remove fuel tank cap while engine is
running.
7. DO NOT operate engine if gasoline is spilled.
Move machine away from the spill and avoid
creating any ignition until gasoline has evapo-
rated.
8. DO NOT smoke while filling fuel tank.
9. DO NOT choke carburetor to stop engine.
Whenever possible, gradually reduce engine
speed before stopping.
10. DO NOT run engine above rated speeds. This
may result in injury or engine failure.
11. DO NOT tamper with governor springs, gover-
nor links or other parts which may increase the
governed speed.
12. DO NOT tamper with the engine speed selected
by the original equipment manufacturer.
13. DO NOT check for spark with spark plug or
spark plug wire removed.
14 DO NOT crank engine with spark plug removed.
If engine is flooded, place throttle in "FAST"
position and crank until engine starts.
15. DO NOT strike flywheel with a hard object or
metal tool as this may cause flywheel to shat
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ter in operation. Use proper tools to service
engine.
16 DO NOT operate engine without a muffler.
Inspect periodically and replace, if necessary.
If engine is equipped with a muffler deflector,
inspect periodically and replace, if necessary
with correct deflector.
17. DO NOT operate engine with an accumulation
of grass, leaves, dirt or other combustible mate-
rials in the muffler area.
18. DO NOT use this engine on any forest covered,
brush covered, or grass covered unimproved
land unless a spark arrester is installed on the
muffler. The arrester must be maintained in
effective working order by the operator. In the
state of California the above is required by law
(Section 4442 of the California Public Resourc-
es Code). Other states may have similar laws.
Federal laws apply on federal land.
19. DO NOT touch hot muffler, cylinder or fins be
-
cause contact may cause burns.
20. DO NOT run engine with air cleaner or air
cleaner cover removed.
WARNING: DO
1. ALWAYS DO remove the wire from the spark
plug when servicing the engine or equipment
TO PREVENT ACCIDENTAL STARTING. Dis-
connect the negative wire from the battery ter-
minal if equipped wit a 12 volt starting system.
2. DO keep cylinder fins and governor parts free of
grass and other debris which can affect engine
speed.
3. DO examine muffler periodically to be sure it is
functioning effectively. A worn or leaking muffler
should be repaired or replaced as necessary.
4. DO use fresh gasoline. Stale fuel can gum
carburetor and cause leakage.
5. DO check fuel lines and fittings frequently for
cracks or leaks. Replace if necessary.
