Vanguard OHV V-Twin User Manual page 4

WARNING
Gasoline and its vapors are extremely
flammable and explosive.
Fire or explosion can cause severe
burns or death
.
WHEN ADDING FUEL
• Turn engine OFF and let engine cool at least 2
minutes before removing gas cap.
• Fill fuel tank outdoors or in a well-ventilated
area. Keep gasoline and its vapors away from
sparks, open flames, pilot lights, heat, and
other ignition sources.
• Do not overfill fuel tank. Fill tank to
approximately 1-1/2 inches below top of neck
to allow for fuel expansion.
• Check fuel lines, tank, cap, and fittings
frequently for cracks or leaks. Replace if
necessary.
WHEN STARTING ENGINE
• Make sure spark plug, muffler, fuel cap and
air cleaner are in place.
• Do not crank engine with spark plug removed.
• If fuel spills, wait until it evaporates and the
vapors dissipate before starting engine.
• If engine floods, set choke to OPEN/RUN
position, place throttle in FAST position.
Crank until engine starts.
WHEN OPERATING EQUIPMENT
• Do not tip engine or equipment at an angle
that causes gasoline to spill.
• Do not choke carburetor to stop engine.
WHEN TRANSPORTING EQUIPMENT
• Transport with fuel tank EMPTY or with fuel
shut-off valve OFF.
WHEN STORING GASOLINE OR EQUIPMENT
WITH FUEL IN TANK
• Store away from furnaces, stoves, water
heaters or other appliances that have pilot
light or other ignition source. These can ignite
gasoline vapors.
WARNING
Kerosene and its vapors are
extremely flammable, and should
be handled with the same
precautions as gasoline.
WARNING
Unintentional sparking can result
in fire or electric shock.
Unintentional start-up can result in
entanglement, traumatic amputa-
tion, or laceration.
BEFORE PERFORMING ADJUSTMENTS
OR REPAIRS
• Disconnect spark plug wire and keep it away
from spark plug.
• Disconnect battery at negative terminal (only
engines with electric start).
WHEN TESTING FOR SPARK
• Use approved spark plug tester.
• DO NOT check for spark with spark plug
removed.
WARNING
All fuel components should be
in good condition and properly
maintained.
• Repairs should only be made with
factory approved parts.
• Repair work should be done by a
qualified technician.
• Flexible supply lines should be
checked regularly to make sure
they are in good condition.
Replace damaged or leaking
components.
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