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and perform its intended function. Replace damaged or worn parts immediately. Never operate the
engine with a damaged part.
Specific Operation Warnings
WARNING
Gasoline and its vapors are extremely flammable and explosive.
Fire or an explosion can cause severe burns or death.
When Adding Fuel
 Turn engine 'off' and let it cool at least 2 minutes before removing the fuel filler cap.
 Fill the fuel tank outdoors or in a well-ventilated area.
 Do not overfill the fuel tank.
 Keep gasoline away from sparks, open flames, pilot lights, heat, and other ignition sources.
 Check the fuel lines, the tank, the cap, and the fittings frequently for cracks or leaks. Replace
if necessary.
When Starting the Engine
 Make sure the spark plug, muffler, fuel filler cap, and air cleaner are in place.
 Do not crank the engine with the spark plug removed.
 If fuel spills, wait until it evaporates before starting the engine.
 If the engine floods, set the choke to the 'open/run' position, place throttle in 'fast', and crank
until the engine starts.
When Operating Equipment
 Do not choke the carburetor to stop the engine.
When Transporting Equipment
 Transport with the fuel tank EMPTY.
When Storing Gasoline or Equipment with Fuel in the Tank
 Store away from furnaces, stoves, water heaters, or other appliances that have a pilot light or
other ignition source because they can ignite gasoline vapors.
WARNING
Starting the engine creates sparking.
Sparking can ignite nearby flammable gases.
Explosion and fire could result.
 If there is a natural or LP gas leakage in the area, do not start the engine.
 Do not use pressurized starting fluids because vapors are flammable.