OPERATION
SAFE OPERATING
PRECAUTIONS
Before operating the engine for the first time, please review the
/MPORTANT
SAFETY INFORMATIONon
page 5 and the chapter titled
BEFORE OPERA-
TION.
Carbon monoxide
gas is toxic. Breathing
it can cause unconsciousness
and even
1 Iyriarbon
monoxide.
1
Avoid any areas or actions that expose
Review the instructions
provided with the equipment powered by
this engine
for any safety precautions that should be observed in conjunction
with engine
startup, shutdown,
or vperation.
STARTING
THE ENGINE
1. If the fuel tank is equipped with a valve, be sure the fuel valve is in the OPEN
or ON position before attempting to start the engine.
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