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2.13
GAS MOTOR SAFETY
BEFORE STARTING ENGINE, READ AND
UNDERSTAND THE OPERATING AND MAIN-
TENANCE INSTRUCTIONS THAT CAME WITH
YOUR ENGINE.
WARNING: DO NOT
1. DO NOT run engine in an enclosed area.
Exhaust gases contain carbon monoxide, an
odorless and deadly poison.
2. DO NOT place hands or feet near moving or
rotating parts.
3. DO NOT store, spill, or use gasoline near
an open flame, or devices such as a stove,
furnace, or water heater which use a pilot light
or devices which can create a spark.
4. DO NOT refuel indoors where area is not well
ventilated. Outdoor refuelling is preferred.
5. DO NOT fill fuel tank while engine is running.
Allow engine to cool for 5 minutes before refu-
elling. Store fuel in approved safety contain-
ers.
6. DO NOT remove fuel tank cap while engine is
running.
7. DO NOT operate engine if gasoline is spilled.
Move machine away from the spill and avoid
creating any ignition until the gasoline has
evaporated.
8. DO NOT smoke when filling fuel tank.
9. DO NOT choke carburetor to stop engine.
Whenever possible, gradually reduce engine
speed before stopping.
10. DO NOT run engine above rated speeds.
This may result in injury.
11. DO NOT tamper with governor springs, gov-
ernor links or other parts which may increase
the governed engine speed.
12. DO NOT tamper with the engine speed se-
lected by the original equipment manufacturer.
13. DO NOT check for spark with spark plug or
spark plug wire removed. Use an approved
tester.
14. DO NOT crank engine with spark plug re-
moved. If engine is flooded, place throttle in
"FAST" position and crank until engine starts.
15. DO NOT strike flywheel with a hard object or
metal tool as this may cause flywheel to shat-
ter in operation. Use proper tools to service
engine.
16. DO NOT operate engine without a muffler.
Inspect periodically and replace, if necessary.
If engine is equipped with muffler deflector,
inspect periodically and replace, if necessary
with correct deflector.
17. DO NOT operate engine with an accumula-
tion of grass, leaves, dirt or other combustible
materials in the muffler area.
18. DO NOT use this engine on any forest
covered, brush covered, or grass covered
unimproved land unless a spark arrester is
installed on the muffler. The arrester must be
maintained in effective working order by the
operator. In the State of California the above
is required by law (Section 4442 of the Cali-
fornia Public Resources Code). Other states
may have similar laws. Federal laws apply on
federal lands.
19. DO NOT touch hot muffler, cylinder or fins
because contact may cause burns.
20. DO NOT run engine with air cleaner or air
cleaner cover removed.
WARNING: DO
1. ALWAYS DO remove the wire from the spark
plug when servicing the engine or equipment
TO PREVENT ACCIDENTAL STARTING or
disconnect the negative wire from the battery
terminal.
2. DO keep cylinder fins and governor parts free
of grass and other debris which can affect
engine speed.
3. DO examine muffler periodically to be sure
it is functioning effectively. A worn or leak-
ing muffler should be repaired or replaced as
necessary.
4. DO use fresh gasoline. Stale fuel can gum
carburetor and cause leakage.
5. DO check fuel lines and fittings frequently for
cracks or leaks. Replace if necessary.
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