Safety Precautions - Wisconsin vg4d Repair Manual

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
¯ Never fill fuel tank while engne is running or hot;
avoid the possibility of spilled fuel causing a fire.
¯ Always refuel slowly to avoid spillage.
¯ When starting engine, maintain a safe distance
from moving parts of equipment.
¯ Do not start engine with clutch engaged.
¯ Do not spin hand crank when starting. Keep
cranking components dean and free from conditions
which might cause the crank jaw to bind and not
release properly. Oil periodically to prevent rust.
¯ Never run engine with governor disconnected, or
operate at speeds in excess of 2400 R.P.M. load.
Do not operate engine in a closed building unless
the exhaust is piped outside. This exhaust contains
carbon monoxide, a poisonous, odorless and
invisible gas, which if breathed causes serious
illness and possible death.
Never make adjustments on machinery while it is
connected to the engine, without first removing the
ignition cable from the spark plug. Turning the
machinery over by hand during adjusting or
cleaning might start the engine and machinery with
it, causing serious injury to the operator.
Precaution is the best insurance against
accidents.
Keep this book handy at all times,
familiaHze yourself with the operating instructions.
Model VG4D
3-1/2" Bore- 4" Stroke
154 cu. in. Displacement
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