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2.10 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. Ex-
haust gases contain carbon monoxide, an odour-
less 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 fl ame, 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 refuel while engine is running. Allow
engine to cool for 5 minutes before refuelling.
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 fi lling fuel tank.
9. DO NOT choke carburetor to stop engine. When-
ever 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 fl ooded, crank until engine starts.
15. DO NOT strike flywheel with a hard object or
metal tool as this may cause fl ywheel to shatter in
operation. Use proper tools to service engine.
16. DO NOT operate engine without a muffl
er. Inspect
periodically and replace, if necessary. If engine
is equipped with a muffl
er defl ector, inspect pe-
riodically and replace, if necessary with correct
defl ector.
17. DO NOT operate engine with an accumulation of
grass, leaves, dirt or other combustible materials
in the muffl
er 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 muffl
er.
The arrester must be maintained in eff ective work-
ing order by the operator. In the state of California
the above is required by law (Section 4442 of the
California Public Resources Code). Other states
may have similar laws. Federal laws apply on
federal land.
19. DO NOT touch hot muffl
er, cylinder or fi ns 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 pre-
vent accidental starting. Disconnect the negative
wire from the battery terminal if equipped wit a 12
volt starting system.
2. DO keep cylinder fi ns and governor parts free of
grass and other debris which can aff ect engine
speed.
3. DO examine muffl
er periodically to be sure it is
functioning eff ectively. A worn or leaking muffl
er
should be repaired or replaced as necessary.
4. DO use fresh gasoline. Stale fuel can gum car-
buretor and cause leakage.
5. DO check fuel lines and fittings frequently for
cracks or leaks. Replace if necessary.
