Product Manual

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OPERATOR INSTRUCTIONS AND PARTS
ENGINE SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Warning Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
All engines contain carbon monoxide in their exhaust.
Carbon monoxide is a deadly, colorless, tasteless, odorless
gas which may be present even if you do not smell or see
any engine exhaust. Levels of carbon monoxide, which
can be deadly, can be present for days in an enclosed
area that has poor ventilation. Any level of carbon
monoxide, if inhaled, can cause headaches, drowsiness,
nausea, dizziness, confusion and eventually death. If you
experience any of these symptoms, seek fresh air and
medical attention immediately.
Preventing Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
 
 
monoxide can reach dangerous levels very quickly.
 
be pulled into a building.
 
where the exhaust fumes may be trapped and not easily
taken away. (Examples include: in a large hole or areas
where hills surround your working area.)
 
area. (Examples include: buildings that are enclosed on
one or more sides, under tents, car ports or basements.)
         
pointed in the direction away from the operator.
 
should always be many feet away from the operation of
the engine and its attachments.
Gasoline Fires and Handling Fuel Safely


where a potential source of ignition could occur. (Examples
include: hot water or space heaters, clothes dryer, electric


are highly explosive.
Prevention of Gasoline Fires
     
include: basement, garage, barn, shed, house, porch,
etc.)
 
 

 
 
starting. Clean up spilled fuel immediately.
 
 
starting engine.
 
and using engine.
 
on the engine.
         
running.
 
        
discharge. Use only nonmetal, portable fuel containers
approved by the Underwriter’s Laboratory (U.L.) or the
American Society for Testing & Materials (ASTM).
 
and fuel vapors are highly explosive.
 
 
 
 
 

 
 
hours of normal operation. During this break-in period
clutch slippage may occur. The clutch should be kept

BURNS AND FIRES

become extremely hot during the operation of the engine.
These parts remain extremely hot after the engine has
stopped. Do not touch.