WARNING

 

 

 

Running engines produce heat. Engine parts, especially muffler,

 

WARNING

become extremely hot.

 

 

Unintentional start-up can result in entanglement, traumatic
Severe thermal burns can occur on contact.

 

 

amputation, or laceration.
Combustible debris, such as leaves, grass, brush, etc. can catch fire.

 

Fire hazard

• Allow muffler, engine cylinder and fins to cool before touching.

 

 

• Remove accumulated debris from muffler area and cylinder area.

Before performing adjustments or repairs:

• It is a violation of California Public Resource Code, Section 4442, to use or

•

Disconnect battery at negative terminal (only engines with electric start.)

operate the engine on any forest-covered, brush-covered, or grass-covered land

•

Use only correct tools.

unless the exhaust system is equipped with a spark arrester, as defined in

 

 

 

Reproduction

Section 4442, maintained in effective working order. Other states or federal

•

Do not tamper with governor spring, links or other parts to increase engine

jurisdictions may have similar laws. Contact the original equipment

 

speed.

manufacturer, retailer, or dealer to obtain a spark arrester designed for the

•

Replacement parts must be the same and installed in the same position as the

exhaust system installed on this engine.

 

 

original parts.

 

 

•

Do not strike the flywheel with a hamme r hard bject because the flywheel

 

 

 

may later shatter during operation.

WARNING

 

 

 

Severe thermal burns can occur by escaping steam or hot coolant.

 

 

• DO NOT remove radiator cap or reservoir cap if engine is warm or running.

 

 

• Stop engine and allow it to cool before removing radiator cap or reservoir cap

 

 

and before changing or adding coolant.

 

 

 

 

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