MainTenanCe & STorage
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Never tamper with safety devices. Check their proper operation
regularly.
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Check bolts and screws for proper tightness at frequent intervals
to keep the machine in safe working condition. Also, visually
inspect machine for any damage and repair, if needed.
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Before cleaning, repairing, or inspecting, stop the engine and
make certain the impeller and all moving parts have stopped.
Disconnect the spark plug wire and ground it against the engine
to prevent unintended starting.
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Do not change the engine governor settings or overspeed the
engine. The governor controls the maximum safe operating speed
of the engine.
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Maintain or replace safety and instruction labels, as necessary.
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Follow this manual for safe loading, unloading, transporting, and
storage of this machine.
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Never store the machine or fuel container inside where there is an
open flame, spark or pilot light such as a water heater, furnace,
clothes dryer, etc.
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Allow machine to cool at least 5 minutes before storing.
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Always refer to the operator's manual for proper instructions on
off-season storage.
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If the fuel tank has to be drained, do this outdoors.
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Observe proper disposal laws and regulations for gas, oil, etc. to
protect the environment.
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According to the Consumer Products Safety Commission (CPSC)
and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), this product
has an
Average Useful Life
operation. At the end of the
inspected annually by an authorized service dealer to ensure that
all mechanical and safety systems are working properly and not
worn excessively. Failure to do so can result in accidents, injuries
or death.
Do noT MoDiFy engine
To avoid serious injury or death, do not modify engine in any way.
Tampering with the governor setting can lead to a runaway engine and
cause it to operate at unsafe speeds. Never tamper with factory setting
of engine governor.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
of seven (7) years, or 60 hours of
have the machine
Average Useful Life
noTiCe regarDing eMiSSionS
Engines which are certified to comply with California and federal
EPA emission regulations for SORE (Small Off Road Equipment) are
certified to operate on regular unleaded gasoline, and may include
the following emission control systems: Engine Modification (EM),
Oxidizing Catalyst (OC), Secondary Air Injection (SAI) and Three Way
Catalyst (TWC) if so equipped.
SPark arreSTor
Warning
This machine is equipped with an internal combustion engine and
should not be used on or near any unimproved forest-covered,
brushcovered or grass-covered land unless the engine's exhaust
system is equipped with a spark arrestor meeting applicable local or
state laws (if any).
If a spark arrestor is used, it should be maintained in effective working
order by the operator. In the State of California the above is required
by law (Section 4442 of the California Public Resources Code). Other
states may have similar laws. Federal laws apply on federal lands.
A spark arrestor for the muffler is available through your nearest Sears
Parts and Repair Service Center.
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