Some engine applications use a remotely-mounted throttle
control rather than the engine-mounted throttle lever shown
here.
For engine speed recommendations, refer to the instructions
provided with the equipment powered by this engine.
position the throttle lever for the desired engine speed.
THROTTLE LEVER
SLOW
FAST
FUEL VALVE
LEVER
OFF
SETTING ENGINE SPEED
MAInTEnAnCE
Good maintenance is essential for safe, economical, and trouble-
free operation. It will also help reduce air pollution.
Some of the most important safety precautions are as follows:
However, we cannot warn you of every conceivable hazard
that can arise in performing maintenance. Only you can decide
whether or not you should perform a given task.
Remember that your servicing dealer knows your engine best
and is fully equipped to maintain and repair it.
To ensure the best quality and reliability, use only new, genuine
parts or their equivalents for repair and replacement.
To help you properly care for your engine, the following pages
include a maintenance schedule, routine inspection procedures,
and simple maintenance procedures using basic hand tools. Other
service tasks that are more difficult, or require special tools, are
best handled by professionals and are normally performed by a
technician or other qualified mechanic.
The maintenance schedule applies to normal operating
conditions. If you operate your engine under unusual conditions,
such as sustained high-load or high-temperature operation, or
use in unusually wet or dusty conditions, consult your servicing
dealer for recommendations applicable to your individual needs
and use.
THE IMPORTANCE OF MAINTENANCE
MAINTENANCE SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Make sure the engine is off before you begin any
maintenance or repairs. This will eliminate several potential
hazards:
Carbon monoxide poisoning from engine exhaust.
be sure there is adequate ventilation whenever you operate
the engine.
Burns from hot parts.
let the engine and exhaust system cool before touching.
Injury from moving parts.
Do not run the engine unless instructed to do so.
Read the instructions before you begin, and make sure you
have the tools and skills required.
To reduce the possibility of fire or explosion, be careful when
working around gasoline. Use only a nonflammable solvent,
not gasoline, to clean parts. Keep cigarettes, sparks and
flames away from all fuel-related parts.
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Improperly maintaining this engine, or failure to
correct a problem before operation, can cause a
malfunction in which you can be seriously hurt or
killed.
Always follow the inspection and maintenance
recommendations and schedules in this owner’s
manual.
Failure to properly follow maintenance instructions
and precautions can cause you to be seriously hurt or
killed.
Always follow the procedures and precautions in the
owner’s manual.
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