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Vertical Engine
Service Precautions
1.
Before service, maintenance, or cleaning:
a.
Release the brake handle, stopping the engine.
b.
Allow the engine to completely cool.
c.
Then, remove the spark plug
cap from the spark plug.
2. Keep all safety guards in place and in
proper working order. Safety guards include
muffler, air cleaner, mechanical guards, and
heat shields, among other guards.
3.
Do not alter or adjust any part of the equipment
or its engine that is sealed by the manufacturer
or distributor. Only a qualified service
technician may adjust parts that may increase
or decrease governed engine speed.
4. Wear ANSI-approved safety goggles, heavy-duty work
gloves, and dust mask/respirator during service.
5. Maintain labels and nameplates on the
equipment. These carry important information.
If unreadable or missing, contact Harbor
Freight Tools for a replacement.
6. Have the equipment serviced by a qualified repair
person using only identical replacement parts. This will
ensure that the safety of the equipment is maintained.
Do not attempt any service or maintenance procedures
not explained in this manual or any procedures
that you are uncertain about your ability to perform
safely or correctly.
THE ENGINE BRAKE IS FOR
EMERGENCY SHUTOFF; DO NOT REPLACE THE
BRAKE SPRING WITH A WEAKER SPRING.
7. Store equipment out of the reach of children.
8. Follow scheduled engine and equipment maintenance.
Refueling:
1. Do not smoke, or allow sparks, flames,
or other sources of ignition around the
equipment, especially when refuelling.
2. Do not refill the fuel tank while the
engine is running or hot.
3. Do not fill fuel tank to the top. Leave a little
room for the fuel to expand as needed.
4. Refuel in a well-ventilated area only.
5. Wipe up any spilled fuel and allow excess to evaporate
before starting engine.
To prevent FIRE, do not start
the engine while the smell of fuel hangs in the air.
SAVE THESE
INSTRUCTIONS.
