Tools
General Safety
Carbon Monoxide
If the engine must be running to do some work, make sure
the area is well ventilated. Never run the engine in an en
closed a rea .
The exhaust cotains poisonous carbon monoxide gas
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that may cause loss of consciouness and may lead to
death.
Run the engine in an open a rea or with an exhaust evacua
tion system in an enclosed area.
Gasoline
Work in a well ventilated area. Keep cigarettes, flames or
sparks away from the work area or where gasoline is stored.
Gasoline is extremely flammable and is explosive un
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der certain conditions. KEEP OUT OF REACH OF
CHILDREN.
Hot Components
Engine and exhaust system parts become very hot and
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remain hot for some time after the engine Is run. Wear
insulated gloves or walt until the engine and exhaust
system have cooled before handling these parts.
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Used Engine/Transmission Oil
Used engine oH
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cause skin cancer if repeatedly left in contact with the
skin for prolonged periods. Althrough this is unlikely
unless you handle used oil on a daily basis, it is still
advisable to thoroughly wash your hands with soap
and water as soon as possible after handling used oil.
KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.
Brake Dust
Never use an air hose or dry brush to clean brake assem
blies. Use an OSHA-approved vacuum c leaner or a lternate
method approved by OSHA, designed to m inimize the haz
ard caused by airborne asbestos fibers .
Inhaled asbestos fibers have been found to cause
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respiratory disease and cancer.
Brake Fluid
CAUTION
Spilling fluid on painted, plastic or rubber parts wiU
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damage them. Place a clean shop towel over these
parts whenever the system is serviced. KEEP OUT OF
REACH OF CHILDREN.
(or
transmission oil in two-stroke) may
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