User guide

1A
OPERATIONS
1A-5
1.4 Service Safety
Poorly maintained equipment can become a safety hazard! In order for the equipment to operate safely and properly over a
long period of time, periodic maintenance and occasional repairs are necessary.
Warning
DO NOT attempt to clean or service machine while it is running. Rotating parts can cause servere injury.
DO NOT crank a flooded engine with the spark plug removed on gasoline-powered engines.
Fuel trapped in the cylinder will squirt out of the spark plug hole.
DO NOT test for spark on gasoline-powered engines if engine is flooded or the smell of gasoline
is present. A stray spark could ignite fumes.
DO NOT use gasoline or other types of fuels or flammable solvents to clean parts, especially in
enclosed areas. Fumes from fuels and solvents can become explosive.
ALWAYS operate machine with all safety devices and guards in place and in working order.
ALWAYS keep area around muffler free of debris such as leaves, paper, cartons, etc.
A hot muffler could ignite them, starting a fire.
ALWAYS replace worn or damaged components with spare parts designed and recommended
by Marshalltown Company.
ALWAYS disconnect spark plug on machines equipped with gasoline engines before servicing to
avoid accidental start up.