Specifications

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WHEN
ADDING FUEL
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Turn engine
OFF and
let engine
cool at
least 2
minutes belore
removing
gas
cap.
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Fill fuel tank outdoors
or in
well-ventilated area.
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Do not overfill
fuel tank. Fill
tank to approximately
1-1/2 inches below
top ol
neck to allow
for fuel
expansion.
.
Keep
gasolineawayfromsparks, openflames,
pilot
lights,
heat, and other
ignition sources.
.
Check
fuel lines, tank, cap,
and fittings
frequently
for cracks
or leaks.
Replace
il necessary.
WHEN STARTING
ENGINE
.
Make sure spark
plug,
muffler,
fuel cap and
air
cleaner
are in
place.
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Do not crank engine
with spark
plug
removed.
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ll fuel spills,
wait until it evaporates
before starting
engine.
.
lf engine
floods, set choke
to
OPEN/RUN
position,
place
throttle
in FAST and crank
until engine
starts.
WHEN OPERATING
EQUIPMENT
.
Do not
tip
engine
or equipment
at angle
which
causes
gasoline
to spill.
.
Do not choke carburetor
to
stop
engine.
WHEN TRANSPORTING
EQUIPMENT
.
Transportwithlueltank
EMPTY orwithfuel
shut-off
valve 0FF.
WHEN STORING
GASOLINE
OR
EQUIPMENT
WITH
FUEL
IN TANK
.
Store
away
lrom furnaces, stoves,
water
heaters or
other appliances
that
have
pilot
light or other
ignition
source
because
they can ignite
gasoline
vapors.
.
Start and
run engine
outdoors.
.
Do
not
start
or
run engine in enclosed
area,
even
if
doors or
windows
are open.
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.
Allowmuffler,
enginecylinderandfinstocool
before
touching.
.
Remove
accumulated
combustibles
from
muffler
area and
cylinder
area.
.
lnstall and
maintain
in working order
a spark
arrester
belore
using equipment
on
forest-covered,
grass-covered,
brush-covered
unimproved
land.
The state ol California
requiresthis
(Section 4442 of
the California
Public
Resources Code).
Other
states may
have similar
laws. Federal
laws apply
on
federal land.
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BEFORE
PERFORMING
ADJUSTMENTS
OR RE.
PAIRS
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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.
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.
0perate
equipment
with
guards
in
place.
.
Keep
hands and
{eet away
from rotating
parts.
.
Tie up
long hair and
remove
jewelry.
.
Do not
wear loose-fitting
clothing,
dangling
drawstrings
or items
that could become
caught.
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lf there is
natural or LP
gas
leakage
in area, do not
start engine.
.
Do
not use
pressurized
starting
fluids because
vapors are
llammable.
.
When starting
engine,
pull
cord
slowly
until
resistance
is felt,
then
pull
rapidly.
.
Remove
all external
equipment/engine
loads
before
starting
engine.
.
Directcoupled
equipmentcomponentssuch
as, but
not
limited to, blades,
impellors,
pulleys,
sprockets,
etc., must be
securely
attached.