Gas Engine Safety - Wallenstein 1C3472 Operator's Manual

Safety

2.11 Gas Engine Safety

CAUTION!
Before starting engine, review the operating and
maintenance instructions in the engine manual.
• DO NOT operate engine in an enclosed area. Exhaust gases
contain carbon monoxide, which is an odorless and deadly
gas.
• DO NOT place hands or feet near moving or rotating parts.
• 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.
• DO NOT refuel indoors where area is not well ventilated.
Outdoor refueling is preferred.
• DO NOT refuel while engine is running. Allow engine to cool
for 5 minutes before refueling. Store fuel in approved safety
containers.
• DO NOT remove fuel tank cap while engine is running.
• DO NOT operate engine if gasoline is spilled. Move machine
away from the spill and avoid creating any ignition until
gasoline has evaporated.
• DO NOT smoke while filling fuel tank.
• DO NOT choke carburetor to stop engine. Whenever
possible, gradually reduce engine speed before stopping.
• DO NOT run engine above rated speeds. This may result in
injury.
• DO NOT tamper with governor springs, governor links or
other parts which may increase the governed speed.
• DO NOT tamper with the engine speed selected by the
original equipment manufacturer.
• DO NOT check for spark with spark plug or spark plug wire
removed.
• DO NOT crank engine with spark plug removed. If engine is
flooded, crank until engine starts.
• DO NOT strike flywheel with a hard object or metal tool as
this may cause flywheel to shatter in operation. Use proper
tools to service engine.
• DO NOT operate engine without a muffler. Inspect
periodically and replace, if necessary. If engine is equipped
with a muffler deflector, inspect periodically. Replace if
necessary, with correct deflector.
• DO NOT operate engine with an accumulation of grass,
leaves, dirt or other combustible materials in the muffler
area.
• 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 California Public Resources Code). Other states
may have similar laws. Federal laws apply on federal land.
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• DO NOT touch hot muffler, cylinder or fins because contact
may cause burns.
• DO NOT run engine with air cleaner or air cleaner cover
removed.
Be sure to:
• Remove the wire from the spark plug when servicing
the engine or equipment to prevent accidental starting.
Disconnect the negative wire from the battery terminal (if
equipped with electric start).
• Keep cylinder fins and governor parts free of grass and
other debris which can affect engine speed.
• Examine muffler periodically to be sure it is functioning
effectively. A worn or leaking muffler should be repaired or
replaced as necessary.
• Use fresh gasoline. Stale fuel can gum carburetor and
cause leakage.
• Check fuel lines and fittings frequently for cracks or leaks.
Replace if necessary.
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