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SECTION 1
SAFETY AND GENERAL INFORMATION
'Accidental Starts
can cause severe injury
or death.
Disconnect and ground spark
plug lead betore servicing
Accidental Starts!
Before servicing the engine or
equipment, always disconnect the
spark plug lead to prevent the
engine from starting accidentally.
Ground the lead to prevent sparks
that could cause fires. Make sure
the equipment is in neutral.
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CAUTION: High
Voltagel
Never touch electrical wires or
components while the engine is
running. They can be sources of
electrical shock,
WARNING:
Overspeed Is
A
Hazardous!
Do not tamper with the governor
setting. Overspeed is hazardous
and could cause personal injury.
WARNING:
Flammable
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Solvents!
Carburetor cleaners and solvents
are extremely flammable. Keep
Sparks, flames, and other sources
of ignition away from the area.
Follow the cleaner manufacturer's
warnings and instructions on its
proper and safe use. Never use
gasolíne as a cleaning agent.
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A WARNING
Carbon Monoxide
Can cause severe nausea,
fainting or death.
Do not operate engine in
closed ог confined area.
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Sulfuric Acid in batteries
can cause severe injury
or death,
Charge only in well ventilation
Keep sources of ignition away.
Lethal Exhaust Gases!
Engine exhaust gases contain
poisonous carbon monoxide.
Carbon monoxide is odorless,
colorless, and can cause death if
inhaled. Avoid inhaling exhaust
fumes, and never run the engine in
а closed building or confined area.
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WARNING:
Spring Under
Tension!
Retractable starters contain a
powerful, flat wire recoil spring that
is under tension. Do not remove the
center screw from the starter until
the spring tension is released.
Removing the center screw before
releasing spring tension, or
improper starter disassembly, can
cause the sudden and potentially
dangerous release of the spring.
Always wear safety goggles when
servicing retractable starters — full
face protection is recommended.
To ensure personal safety and
proper starter disassembly and
reassembly, follow the procedures
In this section carefully.
Dangerous Acid, Explosive
Gases!
Batteries contain sulfuric acid. To
prevent acid burns, avoid contact
with skin, eyes, and clothing.
Batteries produce explosive
hydrogen gas while being charged.
To prevent a fire or explosion,
charge batteries only in well
ventilated areas, Keep sparks,
open flames, and other sources of
ignition away from the battery at all
times. Keep batteries out of the
reach of children. Remove all
jewelry when servicing batteries.
Before disconnecting the negative
(-) ground cable, make sure all
switches are OFF. If ON, a spark
will occur at the ground cable
terminal which could cause an
explosion if hydrogen gas or
gasoline vapors are present.
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