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Maintenance & Storage
Never tamper with safety devices. Check their proper
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operation regularly.
Check bolts and screws for proper tightness at frequent
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intervals to keep the machine in safe working condition.
Also, visually inspect machine for any damage and repair,
if needed.
Before cleaning, repairing, or inspecting, stop the engine
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and make certain the impeller and all moving parts have
stopped. Disconnect the spark plug wire and ground it
against the engine to prevent unintended starting.
Do not change the engine governor settings or overspeed
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the engine. The governor controls the maximum safe
operating speed of the engine.
Maintain or replace safety and instruction labels, as
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necessary.
Follow this manual for safe loading, unloading,
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transporting, and storage of this machine.
Never store the machine or fuel container inside where
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there is an open flame, spark or pilot light such as a water
heater, furnace, clothes dryer, etc.
Allow machine to cool at least 5 minutes before storing.
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Always refer to the operator’s manual for proper
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instructions on off-season storage.
If the fuel tank has to be drained, do this outdoors.
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Observe proper disposal laws and regulations for gas, oil,
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etc. to protect the environment.
According to the Consumer Products Safety Commission
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(CPSC) and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA),
this product has an
Average Useful Life
of seven (7) years,
or 60 hours of operation. At the end of the
Average Useful
Life
have the machine inspected annually by an authorized
service dealer to ensure that all mechanical and safety
systems are working properly and not worn excessively.
Failure to do so can result in accidents, injuries or death.
Do not modify engine
To avoid serious injury or death, do not modify engine in any
way. Tampering with the governor setting can lead to a runaway
engine and cause it to operate at unsafe speeds. Never tamper
with factory setting of engine governor.
Notice Regarding Emissions
Engines which are certified to comply with California and federal
EPA emission regulations for SORE (Small Off Road Equipment)
are certified to operate on regular unleaded gasoline, and
may include the following emission control systems: Engine
Modification (EM), Oxidizing Catalyst (OC), Secondary Air
Injection (SAI) and Three Way Catalyst (TWC) if so equipped.
Spark Arrestor
WARNING:
This machine is equipped with an
internal combustion engine and should not be used
on or near any unimproved forest-covered,
brushcovered or grass-covered land unless the
engine’s exhaust system is equipped with a spark
arrester meeting applicable local or state laws (if
any).
If a spark arrester is used, it should 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
Resources Code). Other states may have similar laws. Federal laws
apply on federal lands.
A spark arrester for the muffler is available through your
nearest engine authorized service dealer or contact the service
department, P.O. Box 361131 Cleveland, Ohio 44136-0019.
