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2.11 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 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 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 cre-
ating any ignition until gasoline has evaporated.
8. DO NOT smoke while filling 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 flooded, crank until engine starts.
15. DO NOT strike flywheel with a hard object or
metal tool as this may cause flywheel to shatter
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 pe
-
riodically and replace, if necessary with correct
deflector.
17. DO NOT operate engine with an accumulation of
grass, leaves, dirt or other combustible materials
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 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 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 pre-
vent accidental starting. Disconnect the negative
wire from the battery terminal 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 car-
buretor and cause leakage.
5. DO check fuel lines and fittings frequently for
cracks or leaks. Replace if necessary.
