5IN THE INTEREST OF SAFETY
BEFORE STARTING ENGINE, READ AND UNDERSTAND THE “ENTIRE OPERATOR'S MANUAL & EN- GINE 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.
WARNING: DO NOT 
1.DO NOT run engine in an enclosed area. Exhaust gases contain carbon monoxide, an odorless and deadly poison.
2.DO NOT place hands or feet near moving or rotating parts.
3.DO NOT store, spill or use gasoline near an open flame, or devices such as a stove, furnace, or water heater which use a pilot light or devices which can create a spark.
4.DO NOT refuel indoors where area is not well ventilated. Outdoor refueling is recommended.
5.DO NOT fill fuel tank while engine is running. Allow engine to cool for 2 minutes before refueling. Store fuel in approved safety containers.
6.DO NOT remove fuel tank cap while engine is running.
7.DO NOT operate engine when smell of gasoline is present or other explosive conditions exist.
13.DO NOT tamper with governor springs, governor links or other parts which may change the governed engine speed.
14.DO NOT tamper with the engine speed selected by the engine manufacturer.
15.DO NOT check for spark with spark plug or spark plug wire removed. Use an approved tester.
16.DO NOT crank engine with spark plug removed. If engine is flooded, place throttle in “FAST” position and crank until engine starts.
17.DO NOT strike flywheel with a hard object or metal tool as this may cause flywheel to shatter in operation. Use proper tools to service engine.
18.DO NOT operate engine without a muffler. Inspect periodically and replace, if necessary. If engine is equipped with muffler deflector, inspect periodically and replace, if necessary, with correct deflector.
19.DO NOT operate engine with an accumulation of grass, leaves, dirt or other combustible material in the muffler area.
21.DO NOT touch hot muffler, cylinder, or fins because contact may cause burns.
22.DO NOT run engine without air cleaner or air cleaner cover.
23.DO NOT operate during excessive vibration!
24.DO NOT leave machine unattended while in operation.
25.DO NOT park machine on a steep grade or slope.
WARNING: DO
1.ALWAYS DO remove the wire from the spark plug when servicing the engine or equipment TO PREVENT ACCIDENTAL STARTING.
2.DO keep cylinder fins and governor parts free of grass and other debris which can affect engine speed.
3.DO pull starter cord slowly until resis- tance is felt. Then pull cord rapidly to avoid kickback and prevent hand or arm injury.
4.DO examine muffler periodically to be sure it is functioning effectively. A worn or leaking muffler should be repaired or replaced as necessary.
8. DO NOT operate engine if gasoline is | 20. DO NOT use this engine on any forest | 5. DO use fresh gasoline. Stale fuel can | ||||||||||||||||||
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9. DO NOT transport unit with fuel in tank. | be maintained in effective working order by | quently for cracks or leaks. Replace if | ||||||||||||||||||
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10. DO NOT smoke when filling fuel tank. | above is required by law (Section 4442 of | 7. Follow engine manufacturer operating | ||||||||||||||||||
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| 67 F (19.4 C) |
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ASSEMBLY | 4 |
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MAINTENANCE | 8 |
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| BAROMETRIC PRESSURE: | BAROMETRIC PRESSURE:29.1" Hg (739mm Hg) | ||||||||||||||||
WARRANTY PROCEDURE | 8 |
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Part No. 890379 | Page 2 of 12 | Form No. F081398A |
