Engine Operation - Wallenstein WP525 Operator's Manual

WP525
Firewood Processor

6.4 Engine Operation

CAUTION!
Before starting the engine, review the safety,
operating, and maintenance instructions in the
engine manual.
6.4.1 Engine Safety
WARNING!
Never operate the engine indoors. Park the
machine outdoors in a position where the
prevailing winds blow the exhaust away from
you.
Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide (CO)
that can quickly accumulate to a dangerous
level. Carbon monoxide can cause illness,
unconsciousness, or death.
WARNING!
Never smoke or vape while working
with fuel. Fuel vapors can explode
causing injury or death. Keep sparks,
fl ames, and hot components away.
WARNING!
Fuel and vapors are extremely flammable and
explosive. Fire or explosion can cause severe
burns, bodily harm, or death. Keep fuel away
from sparks, open flame, pilot lights, heat, and
any other source of ignition.
CAUTION!
Fuel vapors are very toxic. Breathing fuel vapors
can cause irritation, illness, or unconsciousness.
Check the fuel level or add fuel to the engine
outdoors or in an area that has good air flow.
• Remove the wire from the spark plug before servicing
the engine or equipment to prevent the engine from being
started accidentally.
• Keep cylinder fins and governor parts free of grass and
other debris that can affect the engine speed.
• Examine the muffler periodically to make sure that it is
functioning effectively. Repair or replace a worn or leaking
muffler.
• Use fresh gasoline (less than three months old). Stale fuel
creates insoluble solids (deposits) that clog the carburetor
and cause leaks.
• Before storage, replace fuel that contains ethanol with
an alkylate or appropriate engineered fuel to prevent the
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buildup of deposits.
• Check fuel lines and fittings frequently for cracks or leaks.
Replace damaged fuel lines or fittings, as required.
• Store fuel well away from all wood material.
• Do not operate a gas engine in an enclosed area. Exhaust
gases contain carbon monoxide (an odorless and deadly
gas).
• Do not place hands or feet near moving or rotating parts.
• Do not choke the carburetor to stop the engine. Whenever
possible, gradually reduce the engine speed before
stopping.
• Do not tamper with governor springs, governor links or
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other parts that may increase the governed speed. Engine
speed is selected by the original equipment manufacturer.
• Do not check for spark with the spark plug or spark plug
wire removed.
• Do not attempt to start the engine with the spark plug
removed. If the engine floods, set the choke control to
Open, set the throttle control to Fast, and then try starting
the engine again.
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• Do not strike the flywheel with a hard object or metal tool.
This may cause the flywheel to shatter during operation.
Use the correct tools to service the engine.
• Do not touch a hot muffler, cylinder, or fins. Contact may
cause burns.
• Do not operate the engine in any of the following situations:
- With an accumulation of wood chips, dirt, or other
combustible materials in the muffler area.
- In an area where fuel is spilled. Move the machine away
from the spill until the fuel evaporates. Do not create
any sources of ignition in the spill area.
- With the air cleaner or air cleaner cover removed. Doing
this can damage the engine.
- On any forest covered, brush covered, or grass covered
unimproved land without a spark arrester installed on
the muffler. The spark arrester must be maintained
and in working order. In the state of California, the
previous statement is required by law (Section 4442 of
the California Public Resources Code). Other states or
provinces may have similar laws. Federal laws apply on
federal land.
- Without a muffler or heat shield. Inspect the muffler and
heat shield periodically. Replace a damaged muffler or
heat shield.
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Operating Instructions