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2.13 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 carburettor to stop engine�
Whenever possible, gradually reduce engine
speed before stopping�
10� DO NOT run engine above rated speeds� This
may result in injury�
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-
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
carburettor and cause leakage�
5� DO check fuel lines and fittings frequently for
cracks or leaks� replace if necessary�
