Troy-Bilt 1924 Owner's Manual page 4

Section 1: Safety Rules
WARNING
WHEN ADJUSTING OR MAKING REPAiRSTOYOUR
GENERATOR
Disconnect the spark piug w,h-e from the spark plug and place
the w,h-e where it cannot contact spark plug.
WNENTESTmNG FOR ENGmNE SPARK
Use approved spark plug tester:
DO NOT check for spark with spark plug remove&
WARNING
DO NOT touch hot surfaces,
Allow equipment to cool before touchin&
The generator must be at least S feet from structures having
combustible walls and/or other combustible materials.
Keep at least 3 feet of clearance on all sides of generator for
adequate cooling, maintenance and servicing.
Reflective exhaust heat may damage fuel tank causing fire.
Code of Federal Regulation (CFR) Tide 36 Parks, Forests, and
Public Property require equipment powered by an internal
combustion engine to have a spark arrester, maintained in
effective working order, complying to USDA Forest service
standard SI00-IC or later revision, in the State of California a
spark attester is required under section 4442 of the California
Public resources code. Other states may have similar Iaws.
CAUTION
DO NOT tamper with governed spee& Generator supplies
correct rated frequency and voltage when running at governed
speed.
DO NOT modify generator in any way.
See "Don't Overload Generator".
Start generator and let engine stabilize before connecting
electrical loads.
Connect electrical loads in OFF posidon, then turn ON for
operation.
Turn electricai loads OFF and disconnect from generator
before stopping generator.
Use generator only for intended uses.
If you have questions about intended use, ask dealer or call
1-888-61 1-6708.
Operate generator only on level surfaces.
DO NOT expose generator to excessive moisture, dust, dirt,
or corrosive vapors.
DO NOT insert any objects through cooling slots.
If connected devices overheat, turn them off and disconnect
them from generator.
Shut off generator ifi
-electrical output is lost;
-equipment sparks, smokes, or emits flames;
-unit vibrates excessively.