WARNING | DANGER | WARNING | DANGER |
HANDLE FUEL WITH CARE, IT IS HIGHLY | DO NOT MODIFY YOUR TILLER/CULTIVATOR . | ||
FLAMMABLE. FUELING A HOT ENGINE OR NEAR | WARRANTY WILL BE VOIDED IF YOU | ||
AN IGNITION SOURCE CAN CAUSE A FIRE AND | USE THE REMODELED TILLER/CULTIVATOR | ||
RESULT IN SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY | OR IF YOU DO NOT OBSERVE THE PROPER | ||
AND/ OR PROPERTY DAMAGE. | USAGE WRITTEN IN THE MANUAL. | ||
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Engine/ Fuel - Warnings - Do’s
Always use fresh gasoline. Stale gasoline can cause damage.
Always store fuel in containers specifically designed for this purpose.
Always pull starter cord slowly until resistance is felt. Then pull cord rapidly to avoid kickback and prevent arm or hand injury.
Always operate engine with spark arrestor installed and operating properly. The use of spark arrestor mufflers is required by law in the state of California (Section 4442 of the California Public Resources Code), as well as in other states or municipalities. Federal laws apply on federal lands.
Stop the engine whenever you leave the machine.
Allow the engine to cool before storing in any enclosure.
If the fuel tank needs to be drained, this should be done outdoors.
Engine/ Fuel Warnings - Don’ts
Don’t fuel, refuel or check fuel while smoking, or near an open flame or other ignition source. Stop engine and be sure it is cool before refueling.
Don’t leave the engine running while the Tiller/Cultivator is unattended. Stop engine before putting the Tiller/Cultivator down or while transporting from one place to another.
Don’t refuel, start or run this Tiller/Cultivator indoors or in an improperly ventilated area.
Don’t run engine when electrical system causes spark outside the cylinder. During periodic checks of the spark plug, keep plug a safe distance from cylinder to avoid burning of evaporated fuel from cylinder.
Don’t check for spark with spark plug or plug wire removed. Use an approved tester.
Don’t crank engine with spark plug removed unless spark plug wire is disconnected. Sparks can ignite fumes.
Don’t run engine when the odor of gasoline is present or other explosive conditions exist.
Don’t operate the unit if gasoline is spilled. Clean up spill completely before starting engine.
Don’t operate your Tiller/Cultivator if there is an accumulation of debris around the muffler, and cooling fins.
Don’t touch hot mufflers, cylinders or cooling fins as contact may cause serious burns.
Don’t change the engine governor setting or over speed the engine.
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