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.
The engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause | ||||||
WARNING! cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. |
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WARNING: DO NOT | 13. DO NOT tamper with governor springs, | 21. DO NOT touch hot muffler, cylinder, or | ||||
fins because contact may cause burns. | ||||||
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1. DO NOT run engine in an enclosed area. | change the governed engine speed. | 22. DO NOT run engine without air cleaner | ||||
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Exhaust gases contain carbon monoxide, an | 14. DO NOT tamper with the engine speed | or air cleaner cover. |
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odorless and deadly poison. |
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selected by the engine manufacturer. |
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2. DO NOT place hands or feet near moving |
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15. DO NOT check for spark with spark plug | vibration! |
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or rotating parts. |
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24. DO NOT leave machine unattended | ||||||
or spark plug wire removed. Use an | ||||||
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3. DO NOT store, spill or use gasoline near | approved tester. |
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an open flame, or devices such as a stove, | 16. DO NOT crank engine with spark plug | 25. DO NOT park machine on a steep grade | ||||
furnace, or water heater which use a pilot | ||||||
or slope. |
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removed. If engine is flooded, place throttle |
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light or devices which can create a spark. |
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in “FAST” position and crank until engine | WARNING: DO |
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4. DO NOT refuel indoors where area is not | starts. |
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well ventilated. Outdoor refueling is recom- |
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17. DO NOT strike flywheel with a hard | spark plug when servicing the engine or | |||||
mended. | ||||||
object or metal tool as this may cause | equipment TO PREVENT ACCIDENTAL | |||||
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5. DO NOT fill fuel tank while engine is | flywheel to shatter in operation. Use proper | STARTING. |
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tools to service engine. |
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running. Allow engine to cool for 2 minutes |
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| 2. DO keep cylinder fins and governor parts | |||||
before refueling. Store fuel in approved |
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18. DO NOT operate engine without a | free of grass and other debris | which can | ||||
safety containers. | ||||||
muffler. Inspect periodically and replace, if | affect engine speed. |
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6. DO NOT remove fuel tank cap while | necessary. If engine is equipped with |
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muffler deflector, inspect periodically and | 3. DO pull starter cord slowly until resistance | |||||
engine is running. | ||||||
replace, if necessary, with correct deflector. | is felt. Then pull cord rapidly to | avoid | ||||
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7. DO NOT operate engine when smell of |
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gasoline is present or other explosive | 19. DO NOT operate engine with an | 4. DO examine muffler periodically to be | ||||
conditions exist. | ||||||
accumulation of grass, leaves, dirt or other | sure it is functioning effectively. A worn or | |||||
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8. DO NOT operate engine if gasoline is | combustible material in the muffler area. | leaking muffler should be repaired or | ||||
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spilled. Move machine away from the spill |
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and avoid creating any ignition until the | 20. DO NOT use this engine on any forest | 5. DO use fresh gasoline. Stale fuel can gum | ||||
gasoline has evaporated. | ||||||
covered, brush covered, or grass covered | carburetor and cause leakage. |
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9. DO NOT transport unit with fuel in tank. | unimproved land unless a spark arrester is |
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installed on the muffler. The arrester must | 6. DO check fuel lines and fittings frequently | |||||
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10. DO NOT smoke when filling fuel 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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11. DO NOT choke carburetor to stop engine. | above is required by law (Section 4442 of | 7. Follow engine manufacturer operating | ||||
the California Public Resources Code). | and maintenance instructions. |
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Whenever possible, gradually reduce engine | Other states may have similar laws. Federal |
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speed before stopping. | laws apply on federal lands. | 8. Inspect machine and work area before | ||||
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12. DO NOT run engine at excessive speeds. |
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This may result in injury & /or damage | 7 | SOUND | 8 | VIBRATION | |
to unit. | |||||
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6TABLE OF CONTENTS
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS | 2 |
GENERAL SAFETY | 3 |
ASSEMBLY | 3 |
LABELS | 4 |
PARTS BAG & CONTROLS | 4 |
OPERATION | |
MAINTENANCE | |
PARTS DRAWING & LIST | |
TROUBLESHOOTING | 12 |
WARRANTY PROCEDURE | 12 |
Sound tests conducted were in accordance with 2000/14/EEC and were performed on 2/16/2002 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: | 60° F (15.6° C) | ||
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112 dB | WIND SPEED: | 10 MPH (16.1 kmh) | ||
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WIND DIRECTION: | North | |||
(QB1304 MODEL) |
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HUMIDITY: | 32 % | |||
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| BAROMETRIC PRESSURE: | 29.95" Hg (761mm Hg) | ||
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VIBRATION LEVELS 3.2 g
Vibration levels at the operators handles were measured in the vertical, lateral, and longitudinal directions using calibrated vibration test equipment. Tests were performed on 04/10/2000 under the conditions listed:
GENERAL CONDITION: | Sunny | |
TEMPERATURE: |
| 60° F (15.6° C) |
WIND SPEED: | 9 MPH (14.5 kmh) | |
WIND DIRECTION: |
| South East |
HUMIDITY: |
| 49 % |
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BAROMETRIC PRESSURE: |
| 29.94" Hg (760mm Hg) |
Part No. 430316 | Page 2 of 12 | Form No. F012203A |