Specifications

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I. Operate Equipment Safely
Operation of equipment presented for service can be
hazardous. To avoid serious injury or death, DO NOT
operate equipment, until:
• all relevant inspection procedures presented in
this book are performed and
• technician is satisfied equipment can be operated
safely.
• Starter pulley springs hold the starter rope and
control tension by winding the rope around the
pulley. Use caution when pulling and releasing
the rope to and from the starter housing. Failure
to do so could cause the rope to unexpectedly
jerk back which could result in minor or moderate
injury.
J. Avoid Gasoline Fires
Gasoline (fuel) vapors are highly flammable
and can explode. Fuel vapors can spread
and be ignited by a spark or flame many
feet away from engine. To prevent injury
or death from fuel fires, follow these
instructions:
• NEVER store engine with fuel in fuel tank inside
a building with potential sources of ignition such
as hot water and space heaters, clothes dryers,
electric motors, etc.
• NEVER remove fuel fill cap or add fuel when
engine is running.
• NEVER start or operate the engine with the fuel
fill cap removed.
• Allow engine to cool before refueling.
• NEVER fill fuel tank indoors. Fill fuel tank outdoors
in a well-ventilated area.
• DO NOT smoke while refueling tank.
• DO NOT pour fuel from engine or siphon fuel by
mouth.
K. Avoid Accidental Starts
To prevent accidental starting when working on
equipment always:
• Disconnect spark plug wire and keep it away
from spark plug.
• Keep the disconnected spark plug wire securely
away from metal parts where arcing could occur.
• Attach the spark plug wire to the grounding post,
if provided.
• Turn off all engine switches.
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