OPERATING AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS
196cc 4-Cycle Engine
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PRE-OPERATION PROCEDURES
PRE-OPERATION INSPECTION
1. Examine underneath and around engine for signs of oil or fuel leaks.
2. Inspect fuel hoses and connections for tightness and fuel seepage.
3. Look for signs of engine damage.
4. Check that all guards and shields are in place, and all screws, nuts
and bolts are tightened.
5. Eliminate excessive debris around muffler and recoil starter.
6. Be sure air filter is clean and free of debris.
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CAUTION
!
FOR THE SAFETY OF THE USER, AND TO MAXIMIZE
THE LIFE OF THE ENGINE, IT IS CRUCIAL TO TAKE TIME
TO CHECK THE CONDITION OF THE ENGINE. PROB-
LEMS MUST BE CORRECTED BEFORE OPERATING.
AVOID INJURY! ENGINE OIL IS HAZARDOUS TO YOUR
HEALTH. DISPOSE OF OIL APPROPRIATELY. USE A
SAFE DISPOSAL/RECYCLING CENTER.
WARNING
!
DO NOT ATTEMPT TO START ENGINE IN THE FOLLOW-
ING WAYS:
• DO NOT USE STARTING FLUID.
• DO NOT SPRAY FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS OR VAPORS
INTO AIR CLEANER, CARBURETOR OR SPARK PLUG
CHAMBER.
• DO NOT REMOVE SPARK PLUG AND PULL ON
STARTER ROPE. FLAMMABLE FUEL CAN SPRAY
OUT AND IGNITE FROM A SPARK FROM SPARK
PLUG.
DO NOT REFUEL WHILE SMOKING, NEAR OPEN
FLAME, OR OTHER POTENTIAL HAZARDS.
FUEL IS HIGHLY FLAMMABLE AND MUST BE HAN-
DLED WITH CARE. NEVER FILL THE TANK WHEN THE
ENGINE IS HOT OR RUNNING. ALWAYS MOVE OUT-
DOORS TO FILL TANK.
IMPORTANT
ENGINE IS SHIPPED FROM FACTORY WITHOUT OIL.
YOU MUST ADD ENGINE OIL BEFORE STARTING EN-
GINE.
