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g. Donotoverfill fuel t ank. Fill t ank tonomore t han
1/2 i nch below thebottom ofthe filler n eck t oallow
space forfuel e xpansion.
h. Replace
gasoline cap and tighten i tsecurely.
i. Ifgasoline isspilled, wipe itofftheengine and the
equipment.
Move t hemachine toanother area. Wait
five minutes before starting theengine.
j. Toreduce firehazards, keep t he machine free of
grass, leaves orother d ebris build up. C lean u poilor
fuel s pillage and remove any fuel-soaked
debris.
k. Keep g asoline away f rom sparks, open f lames, pilot
lights, heat, and other ignition s ources.
I. Never fuel e quipment indoors because flammable
vapors will a ccumulate
inthe area.
m. Extinguish
allcigarettes,
cigars, pipes, and other
sources ofignition.
n. Check fuel l ine, t ank, cap, and fittings f requently for
cracks orleaks. Replace ifnecessary.
Operation
1.
When starting
the engine, make sure spark plug, muffler,
and fuel cap are in place.
2.
Do not crank engine with spark plug removed.
3.
If fuel spills, wait until it evaporates
before starting
engine.
4.
Allow muffler,
engine cylinder, and fins to cool before
touching.
5.
Keep children away from hot or running
engines.
They can
suffer burns from a hot muffler.
6.
Remove accumulated
combustibles from muffler
and
cylinder
area.
7.
Operate
equipment
with all guards in place.
8.
Keep hands and feet away from rotating
parts.
9.
Tie up long hair and remove jewelry.
10.
Do not wear loose-fitting
clothing, dangling
drawstrings
or
items that could become
caught.
11.
When starting
the engine, pull cord slowly until resistance
is felt, then pull rapidly.
12.
Remove all external
equipment/engine
loads before
starting
engine.
13.
Direct coupled equipment
components
such as, but not
limited
to blades, impellers,
pulleys, sprockets,
etc., must
be securely attached.
Maintenance& Storage
1.
Keep the engine in safe working
order
2.
Allow the engine to cool at least five minutes
before
storing.
Never tamper with safety devices. Check their
proper
operation
regularly.
3.
Check bolts a nd screws for proper tightness
at frequent
intervals
to keep the engine in safe working
condition.
Visually inspect the engine for any damage.
4.
Before cleaning,
repairing
or inspecting;
stop the
engine and make certain all moving
parts have stopped.
Disconnect
the spark plug wire and ground
it against the
engine to prevent
unintended
starting.
5.
Do not change the engine
governor
settings
or over-speed
the engine. The governor
controls
the maximum
safe
operating
speed of the engine.
6.
Maintain
and replace safety and instruction
labels as
necessary.
7.
Always refer to the operator's
manual for important
details
if the machine
is to be stored for an extended
period
of
time.
8.
9.
If the fuel tank has to be drained,
do this outdoors.
Observe proper disposal laws and regulations for gas, oil,
etc. to protect the environment.
Donot 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.
SparkArrestor
_
ARNING!
This machine
is equipped
with an
internal
combustion
engine and should
not be used
on or near any unimproved
forest-covered,
brush
covered or grass-covered
land unless the engine's
exhaust system is equipped
with a spark arrestor
meeting
applicable
local or state laws (if any).
Ifa spark arrestor
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 arrestor 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.
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SECTION 2 --
IMPORTANT ENGINE SAFE OPERATION
PRACTICES
