Gas Engine Precautions
A FIRE OR EXPLOSION CAN OCCUR RESULTING IN PERSONAL
INJURY IF THE FOLLOWING INSTRUCTIONS ARE NOT
FOLLOWED:
1 DO NOT fill gasoline tank while engine is running. Allow engine to
cool for two minutes before refueling.
2 DO NOT operate the engine when an odor of gasoline is present, or
other explosive conditions exist.
3 IF GASOLINE IS SPILLED, move the machine away from the area
of the spill and avoid creating any source of ignition until the
gasoline has evaporated.
4 DO NOT store, spill, or use gasoline near an open flame, or devices
such as a stove, furnace, water heaterwhich utilize a pilot light, or
devices which can create a spark.
5 REFUEL OUTDOORS preferably, or in well ventilated areas with
UNLEADED GAS ONLY.
6 DO NOT operate engine without muffler. Operating without a
muffler, or with a muffler that leaks because of rust or damage, can
permit an increased exhaust noise level. Inspect muffler periodically
and replace if necessary.
7 DO NOT use this engine on any forest covered, brush covered or
grass covered unimproved land unless a spark arrestor is attached
to the muffler.
8 DO NOT operate engine if air cleaner or cover directly over the
carburetor air intake is removed.
9 DO NOT choke the carburetor to stop the engine.
10 DO NOT TAMPER WITH THE GOVERNOR SPRINGS,
GOVERNOR LINKS OR OTHER PARTS WHICH MAY INCREASE
THE GOVERNED ENGINE SPEED.
11 DO NOT tamper with the engine speed selected by the original
equipment manufacturer.
12 CAUTION - DO NOT RUN AT EXCESSIVE SPEEDS. Operating
and engine at excessive speeds increases the danger of personal
injury.
13 DO NOT TOUCH hot mufflers, cylinders or fins, as contact may
cause burns.
14 TO PREVENT HAND OR ARM INJURY, always pull starter chord
rapidly to avoid kickback.
15 READ ENGINE OWNERS/OPERATORS MANUAL BEFORE USING
OR ATTEMPTING TO SERVICETHIS MACHINE.
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