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.

 

 

 

 

WARNING: DO NOT

13. DO NOT tamper with governor springs,

21. DO NOT touch hot muffler, cylinder, or

fins because contact may cause burns.

 

 

 

 

 

 

governor links or other parts which may

 

 

 

 

1. DO NOT run engine in an enclosed area.

change the governed engine speed.

22. DO NOT run engine without air cleaner

 

Exhaust gases contain carbon monoxide, an

14. DO NOT tamper with the engine speed

or air cleaner cover.

 

 

odorless and deadly poison.

 

 

 

 

 

 

selected by the engine manufacturer.

 

 

 

 

 

23. DO NOT operate during excessive

2. DO NOT place hands or feet near moving

 

15. DO NOT check for spark with spark plug

vibration!

 

 

or rotating parts.

 

 

24. DO NOT leave machine unattended

or spark plug wire removed. Use an

 

 

while in operation.

 

 

3. DO NOT store, spill or use gasoline near

approved tester.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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.

 

 

removed. If engine is flooded, place throttle

 

 

light or devices which can create a spark.

 

 

 

 

 

 

in “FAST” position and crank until engine

WARNING: DO

 

 

 

 

 

4. DO NOT refuel indoors where area is not

starts.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1. ALWAYS DO remove the wire from the

well ventilated. Outdoor refueling is recom-

 

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

 

5. DO NOT fill fuel tank while engine is

flywheel to shatter in operation. Use proper

STARTING.

 

 

tools to service engine.

 

 

 

 

running. Allow engine to cool for 2 minutes

 

 

 

 

 

2. DO keep cylinder fins and governor parts

before refueling. Store fuel in approved

 

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.

 

 

 

 

 

6. DO NOT remove fuel tank cap while

necessary. If engine is equipped with

 

 

 

 

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

 

7. DO NOT operate engine when smell of

 

kickback and prevent hand or arm injury.

 

 

 

 

 

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

 

8. DO NOT operate engine if gasoline is

combustible material in the muffler area.

leaking muffler should be repaired or

 

replaced as necessary.

 

 

spilled. Move machine away from the spill

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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.

 

 

 

 

 

9. DO NOT transport unit with fuel in tank.

unimproved land unless a spark arrester is

 

 

 

 

installed on the muffler. The arrester must

6. DO check fuel lines and fittings frequently

 

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

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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.

 

 

Whenever possible, gradually reduce engine

Other states may have similar laws. Federal

 

 

 

 

speed before stopping.

laws apply on federal lands.

8. Inspect machine and work area before

 

 

starting unit.

 

 

12. DO NOT run engine at excessive speeds.

 

 

 

This may result in injury & /or damage

7

SOUND

8

VIBRATION

to unit.

 

 

 

 

6TABLE OF CONTENTS

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

2

GENERAL SAFETY

3

ASSEMBLY

3

LABELS

4

PARTS BAG & CONTROLS

4

OPERATION

5-6

MAINTENANCE

7-9

PARTS DRAWING & LIST

10-11

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

 

 

 

 

 

TEMPERATURE:

60° F (15.6° C)

 

 

 

 

112 dB

WIND SPEED:

10 MPH (16.1 kmh)

 

 

 

WIND DIRECTION:

North

(QB1304 MODEL)

 

 

 

HUMIDITY:

32 %

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

BAROMETRIC PRESSURE:

29.95" Hg (761mm Hg)

 

 

 

 

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 %

 

BAROMETRIC PRESSURE:

 

29.94" Hg (760mm Hg)

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