Tecumseh LH358SA, LH318SA General Safety Precautions, Maintenance, Stay Away from Rotating Parts

I. General Safety Precautions

!WARNING

Read equipment manufacturer’s manual and this material thoroughly before using this engine. Failure to do so can result in serious injury or death. Consult your local Authorized Tecumseh Servicing Dealer, call 1-800- 558-5402, or go to www.TecumsehPower.com for additional information.

•NEVER fill fuel tank indoors. Fill fuel tank outdoors in a well-ventilated area.

•DO NOT smoke while refueling tank.

•Use only an approved red GASOLINE container to store and dispense fuel. Tecumseh recommends purchasing gasoline in containers with a capacity of 2.5 gallons or less. Small containers are easier to handle and help eliminate spillage during refueling.

•DO NOT pour fuel from engine or siphon fuel by mouth. To empty the fuel tank "see "I. Draining Fuel" instructions on page 24.

A. Avoid Carbon Monoxide Poisoning	C. Adult Supervision of Operation, Refueling
All engine exhaust contains	and Maintenance
carbon monoxide, a deadly	The manufacturer of the equipment may provide
gas. Breathing carbon	information about who is allowed to use this engine (see
monoxide can cause	equipment manufacturer’s manual). NOT everyone who is
headaches, dizziness,	allowed to use this engine is capable of safely and
drowsiness, nausea, confusion	responsibly operating, maintaining and/or fueling it.
and eventually death.	Tecumseh recommends the following:

Carbon monoxide is a colorless, odorless, tasteless gas		•	An adult should fuel this engine. NEVER allow
which may be present even if you DO NOT see or smell			children to refuel this engine. See "E. Filling Fuel
any engine exhaust. Deadly levels of carbon monoxide can			Tank" instructions on page 8.
collect rapidly and you can quickly be overcome and		•	An adult should perform maintenance on this
unable to save yourself. Also, deadly levels of carbon
			engine. See "VII. Maintenance" instructions on
monoxide can linger for hours or days in enclosed or
			page 17. Only allow children to perform mainte-
poorly-ventilated areas. If you experience any symptoms of
			nance if an adult has determined they are
carbon monoxide poisoning, leave the area immediately,
			experienced and capable of such operation.
get fresh air, and SEEK MEDICAL TREATMENT.
		•	An adult should start the engine. See "G. Avoid
To prevent serious injury or death from carbon monoxide:
			Accidental Starts" instructions on page 2. Only
•	NEVER run engine indoors. Even if you try to
			allow children to start the engine if an adult has
	ventilate engine exhaust with fans or open windows		determined they are experienced and capable of
	and doors, carbon monoxide can rapidly reach		such operation.
	dangerous levels.	•	To avoid unsupervised operation of the engine,
•	NEVER run engine in poorly-ventilated or partially
			especially by children, NEVER leave it unattended
	enclosed areas such as barns, garages,		when it is running.
	basements, carports, under dwellings, or in pits.	•	Remove ignition key, if equipped.
• NEVER run engine outdoors where engine exhaust
		D. Stay Away from Rotating Parts
	can be drawn into a building through openings such
	as windows and doors.	NEVER operate the engine with an unguarded flywheel.
B. Avoid Gasoline Fires		See Figure 1 on page 2.
		The equipment manufacturer may
Gasoline (fuel) vapors are highly flammable
		attach a sprocket and chain or pulley
and can explode. Fuel vapors can spread
		and belt to the engine shaft. If these
and be ignited by a spark or flame many feet
		parts are NOT properly guarded, or if
away from engine. To prevent injury or death
		you are NOT sure whether they are
from fuel fires, follow these instructions:
		properly guarded, DO NOT use your
• NEVER store engine with fuel in fuel
		engine; contact the equipment
	tank inside a building with potential	manufacturer. Hands, feet, hair,
	sources of ignition such as hot water and space	jewelry, clothing, etc. can become
	heaters, clothes dryers, electric motors, etc.	entangled in rotating parts, leading to
• NEVER remove fuel fill cap or add fuel when engine		serious injury or death. To avoid
	is running.	serious injury or death, be sure the
•	NEVER start or operate the engine with the fuel fill	flywheel guard is in place. See Figure
		1 on page 2.
	cap removed.
•	Allow engine to cool before refueling.

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