While Operating - Guardian GTV/GTH-990/760 OHVI series Owner's Manual

• Do not overfill the fuel tank. Always allow room for fuel
expansion. If the tank is overfilled, the fuel can flow onto a
hot
engine and cause a FIRE or an EXPLOSION.
• Allow at least two (2) feet of clearance on all sides of the
engine, even while operating it outdoors, or you could
damage the engine.
• Thoroughly inspect the engine for loose or damaged
parts before each use. Do not use the engine until
adjustments or repairs are made.
• Check the oil level in the engine before each use.
• Inspect the engine periodically. Repair or replace all
damaged or defective parts immediately.
• Inspect fuel system frequently for leaks or damage.
Repair or replace any damaged or leaking component
immediately. Never attempt to change, alter or modify
the engine fuel system in any way that might affect
safety or compliance with applicable codes and
standards.

WHILE OPERATING

• This engine was designed and manufactured for specific
applications. Do not attempt to modify the equipment or
use it for any application for which it was not designed.
• Generac Power Systems does not approve or authorize
the use of these engines on All Terrain Vehicles (ATV's),
go-carts, motorbikes, aircraft products, personal
watercraft, or vehicles intended for use in competitive
events. Use of these engines in such applications could
result in property damage, serious injury (including
paralysis), or even death.
• Engine exhaust gases contain DEADLY carbon
monoxide gas. This dangerous gas, if breathed in
sufficient concentrations, can cause unconsciousness or
even death. Operate this equipment only in the open air
where adequate ventilation is available.
• Do not insert any object through the cooling slots of the
engine. You could damage the equipment or injure
yourself.
• Do not operate the engine faster than the speed
necessary to operate the equipment. Do not run the
engine at high speed when not operating the equipment.
GTV/GTH - 990/760 OHVI SERIES ENGINES
• This engine requires an adequate flow of cooling air for its
continued proper operation. Never operate the equipment
inside any room or enclosure where the free flow of cooling
air into and out of the equipment might be obstructed.
Without sufficient cooling air flow, the engine quickly
overheats, damaging the engine or nearby property.
• Do not smoke around the engine. Wipe up any fuel or oil
spills immediately. Never leave oily or fuel soaked rags
around the engine. Keep the area around the engine clean
and free of debris.
• Keep hands, feet, clothing, etc., away from moving parts of
this engine.
• Never operate the engine (a) in the rain; (b) in any enclosed
compartment; (c) if the engine speed changes; (d) if the
engine sparks; (e) if flame or smoke is observed while the
engine is running.
• Never work on this engine or handle any electrical device
while standing in water, while barefoot, or while hands or feet
are wet. DANGEROUS ELECTRIC SHOCK will
result.
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