5IN THE INTEREST OF SAFETY
BEFORE STARTING ENGINE, READ AND UNDERSTAND THE “ENTIRE OPERATOR'S MANUAL & ENGINE MANUAL.”
THIS SYMBOL MEANS WARNING OR CAUTION. DEATH, PERSONAL INJURY AND/OR PROPERTY DAMAGE MAY OCCUR UNLESS INSTRUCTIONS ARE FOLLOWED CAREFULLY.
WARNING: The Engine Exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm.
| 13. DO NOT tamper with governor springs, | 21. DO NOT touch hot muffler, cylinder, or | ||
WARNING: DO NOT | fins because contact may cause burns. | |||
governor links or other parts which may | 22. DO NOT run engine without air cleaner | |||
| change the governed engine speed. | |||
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1. DO NOT run engine in an enclosed area. | 14. DO NOT tamper with the engine speed | |||
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Exhaust gases contain carbon monoxide, an | 23. DO NOT operate during excessive | |||
selected by the engine manufacturer. | ||||
odorless and deadly poison. | ||||
vibration! | ||||
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| 15. DO NOT check for spark with spark plug | |||
2. DO NOT place hands or feet near moving | 24. DO NOT leave machine unattended | |||
or spark plug wire removed. Use an | while in operation. | |||
or rotating parts. | ||||
approved tester. |
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| 25. DO NOT park machine on a steep grade | |||
3. DO NOT store, spill or use gasoline near | 16. DO NOT crank engine with spark plug | |||
or slope. | ||||
an open flame, or devices such as a stove, | ||||
removed. If engine is flooded, place throttle | WARNING: DO | |||
light or devices which can create a spark. | ||||
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furnace, or water heater which use a pilot | in “FAST” position and crank until engine |
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4. DO NOT refuel indoors where area is not | 1. ALWAYS DO remove the wire from the | |||
17. DO NOT strike flywheel with a hard | ||||
spark plug when servicing the engine or | ||||
well ventilated. Outdoor refueling is recom- | object or metal tool as this may cause | equipment TO PREVENT ACCIDENTAL | ||
mended. | ||||
flywheel to shatter in operation. Use proper | STARTING. | |||
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5. DO NOT fill fuel tank while engine is | tools to service engine. | 2. DO keep cylinder fins and governor | ||
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running. Allow engine to cool for 2 minutes | 18. DO NOT operate engine without a | parts free of grass and other debris | ||
before refueling. Store fuel in approved | muffler. Inspect periodically and replace, if | which can affect engine speed. | ||
safety containers. | necessary. If engine is equipped with | 3. DO pull starter cord slowly until resis- | ||
| muffler deflector, inspect periodically and | |||
6. DO NOT remove fuel tank cap while | tance is felt. Then pull cord rapidly to avoid | |||
replace, if necessary, with correct deflector. | ||||
engine is running. | kickback and prevent hand or arm injury. | |||
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7. DO NOT operate engine when smell of | 19. DO NOT operate engine with an | 4. DO examine muffler periodically to be | ||
accumulation of grass, leaves, dirt or other | sure it is functioning effectively. A worn or | |||
gasoline is present or other explosive | ||||
combustible material in the muffler area. | leaking muffler should be repaired or | |||
conditions exist. | ||||
| replaced as necessary. | |||
8. DO NOT operate engine if gasoline is |
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20. DO NOT use this engine on any forest | 5. DO use fresh gasoline. Stale fuel can | |||
spilled. Move machine away from the spill | covered, brush covered, or grass covered | |||
gum carburetor and cause leakage. | ||||
and avoid creating any ignition until the | unimproved land unless a spark arrester is | |||
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gasoline has evaporated. | installed on the muffler. The arrester must | 6. DO check fuel lines and fittings frequently | ||
9. DO NOT transport unit with fuel in tank. | be maintained in effective working order by | for cracks or leaks. Replace if necessary | ||
the operator. In the State of California the |
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10. DO NOT smoke when filling fuel tank. | and maintenance instructions. | |||
the California Public Resources Code). | ||||
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11. DO NOT choke carburetor to stop | Other states may have similar laws. Federal | 8. Inspect machine and work area before | ||
laws apply on federal lands. | starting unit. | |||
engine. Whenever possible, gradually | ||||
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12.DO NOT run engine at excessive speeds. This may result in injury & /or damage to unit.
6TABLE OF CONTENTS
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS | 2 |
GENERAL SAFETY | 3 |
ASSEMBLY | 3 |
PARTS BAG & CONTROLS | 4 |
LABELS | 4 |
OPERATION | 5 - 7 |
MAINTENANCE | 8 - 9 |
PARTS DRAWING & LIST | 10 - 12 |
TROUBLESHOOTING | 12 |
WARRANTY PROCEDURE |
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Part No. 890033
7SOUND
Sound tests conducted were in accordance with 2000/14/EEC and were performed on 2/21/2002 under the conditions listed:
NOTE: Sound power level listed is the highest value for any model in this manual. Please refer to serial plate on the unit for the sound power level for your model.
Sound level of 97 dBA at operator position
| GENERAL CONDITION: | Sunny | |
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| TEMPERATURE: | 45° F (7.2° C) | |
111 dB | WIND SPEED: |
| 5 MPH (8.1 kmh) |
WIND DIRECTION: | South West | ||
(KD512 MODEL) | HUMIDITY: |
| 60 % |
| BAROMETRIC PRESSURE: |
| 30.18" Hg (767mm Hg) |
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8VIBRATION
VIBRATION LEVELS 1.5g Vibration levels at the operators handles were
measured in the vertical, lateral, and longitudinal directions using calibrated vibration test equipment. Tests were performed on 05/19/95 under the conditions listed:
GENERAL CONDITION: |
| Sunny |
TEMPERATURE: |
| 62° F (16.7° C) |
WIND SPEED: |
| 5 MPH (8.0 kmh) |
WIND DIRECTION: | South | |
HUMIDITY: |
| 67 % |
BAROMETRIC PRESSURE: |
| 30.06" Hg (764mm Hg) |
Form No. F042805A
