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12. Never fuel equipment indoors because flammable vapors will
accumulate in the area.
13. Extinguish all cigarettes, cigars, pipes, and other sources of
ignition.
14. Check fuel line, tank, cap, and fittings frequently for cracks or
leaks. Replace if necessary.
OPERATION
1. When starting the engine, make sure spark plug, muffler, and
fuel cap are in place.
2. Do not crank engine with spark plug removed.
3. If fuel is spilled, wipe it off the engine and the equipment.
Move equipment to another area and wait 5 minutes before
starting the engine.
4. Allow engine and muffler to cool before touching.
5. Keep small children away from hot or running engines. They
are unaware of the dangers and can suffer burns from the
engine and muffler.
6. Remove any accumulated debris from the engine cylinder and
muffler areas.
7. Operate equipment with all shields and guards in place.
8. Keep hands and feet away from rotating parts.
1. Wear sturdy, rough-soled work shoes and close-fitting slacks
and shirts. Loose fitting clothes, jewelry and long hair can be
caught in moving parts. Shirts and pants that cover the arms
and legs and steel-toed shoes are recommended.
1. When starting the engine with the recoil starter, pull handle
slowly until resistance is felt, then pull rapidly, repeat if
necessary.
2. Remove all equipment engine loads before starting engine.
3. Direct coupled equipment components such as, but not
limited to blades, impellers, pulleys, sprockets, etc., must be
securely attached.
MAINTENANCE & STORAGE
1. Keep the engine and equipment in safe working condition.
2. Allow the engine to cool at least 5 minutes before storing
equipment. Never tamper with safety devices. Check their
proper operation regularly.
3. Check bolts and screws for proper tightness at frequent
intervals to keep the engine and equipment in safe working
condition. Visually inspect them for any damage.
4. Before cleaning, repairing or inspecting; stop the engine and
make certain all moving parts have stopped. Disconnect the
spark plug wire and ground it against the engine to prevent
unintended starting.
5. Do not change the engine governor settings or over-speed
the engine. The governor controls the maximum safe
operating speed of the engine.
SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES
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6. Maintain and replace safety and instruction labels as
necessary.
7. Always refer to the operator's manuals for important details if
the equipment is to be stored for an extended period of time.
8. If the fuel tank has to be drained, do this outdoors.
9. Observe proper disposal laws and regulations for fuel, oil, etc.
to protect the environment.
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.
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.
INTENDED USE:
The engine models listed on the cover of this manual are
specifically designed and intended for use on designated
outdoor power equipment only. The engine models listed
also have been approved for use as replacement engines
for products such as mowers, edgers and wheeled string
trimmers. These engines are not approved for use in other
applications. Engines used in non-approved applications
or subjected to any modifications or misuse will void the
engine warranty.
WARNING
Failure to use an engine as intended and as instructed
may lead to property damage, personal injury or death.
ENGINE REPLACEMENT:
Please check your equipment specifications for important
specific engine information, such as engine size (cc), type
of shaft (horizontal or vertical) crank shaft dimensions,
mounting bolt pattern, engine speed (rpm), oil capacity,
fuel tank size, controls (throttle/choke), starting (recoil or
electric), shut down capabilities, accessory wiring needs and
other emission related specifications.
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