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.
WARNING: DO NOT | & /or damage to unit. | laws apply on federal lands. | ||
1. DO NOT run engine in an enclosed | 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 | ||||
area. Exhaust gases contain carbon | ||||
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change the governed engine speed. |
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monoxide, an odorless and deadly poison. | 22. DO NOT run engine without air cleaner | |||
2. DO NOT place hands or feet near | 14. DO NOT tamper with the engine speed | or air cleaner cover. | ||
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selected by the engine manufacturer. | 23. DO NOT operate during excessive | |||
moving or rotating parts. | ||||
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3. DO NOT store, spill or use gasoline | 15. DO NOT check for spark with spark plug | vibration! | ||
24. DO NOT leave machine unattended | ||||
or spark plug wire removed. Use an | ||||
near an open flame, or devices such as a | while in operation. | |||
approved tester. | ||||
stove, furnace, or water heater which use |
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a pilot light or devices which can create a | 16. DO NOT crank engine with spark plug | |||
spark. | removed. If engine is flooded, place throttle | or slope. | ||
4. DO NOT refuel indoors where area is | in “FAST” position and crank until engine | WARNING: DO | ||
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not well ventilated. Outdoor refueling is | starts. |
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1. ALWAYS DO remove the wire from the | ||||
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recommended. | 17. DO NOT strike flywheel with a hard | spark plug when servicing the engine or | ||
5. DO NOT fill fuel tank while engine is | object or metal tool as this may cause | equipment TO PREVENT ACCIDENTAL | ||
flywheel to shatter in operation. Use proper | STARTING. | |||
running. Allow engine to cool for 2 | ||||
tools to service engine. |
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minutes before refueling. Store fuel in | 2. DO keep cylinder fins and governor | |||
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approved safety containers. | 18. DO NOT operate engine without a | parts free of grass and other debris | ||
6. DO NOT remove fuel tank cap while | muffler. Inspect periodically and replace, if | which can affect engine speed. | ||
necessary. If engine is equipped with | 3. DO pull starter cord slowly until resis- | |||
engine is running. | muffler deflector, inspect periodically and | |||
7. DO NOT operate engine when smell of | replace, if necessary, with correct deflector. | tance is felt. Then pull cord rapidly to avoid | ||
kickback and prevent hand or arm injury. | ||||
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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 | ||
spilled. Move machine away from the spill | 20. DO NOT use this engine on any forest | replaced as necessary. | ||
and avoid creating any ignition until the | 5. DO use fresh gasoline. Stale fuel can | |||
gasoline has evaporated. | covered, brush covered, or grass covered | |||
gum carburetor and cause leakage. | ||||
| unimproved land unless a spark arrester is | |||
9. DO NOT transport unit with fuel in tank. |
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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 | 7. Follow engine manufacturer operating | |||
| above is required by law (Section 4442 of | |||
11. DO NOT choke carburetor to stop | and maintenance instructions. | |||
the California Public Resources Code). | ||||
engine. Whenever possible, gradually |
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Other states may have similar laws. Federal | 8. Inspect machine and work area before | |||
reduce engine speed before stopping. | ||||
| starting unit. | |||
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12.DO NOT run engine at exces- sive speeds. This may result in injury
6TABLE OF CONTENTS
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS | 2 |
GENERAL SAFETY | 3 |
ASSEMBLY | 3 |
LIT. BAG & CONTROLS | 4 |
LABELS | 4 |
OPERATION | 5, 9 |
MAINTENANCE | 10 - 12 |
PARTS DRAWING & LIST | 6 - 8 |
TROUBLESHOOTING | 12 |
WARRANTY PROCEDURE | 12 |
Part No. 500264
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BAROMETRIC PRESSURE:
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8VIBRATION
VIBRATION LEVEL 1.1g Vibration levels at the operators handles were
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directions using calibrated vibration test equipment. | ||||||||
Tests were performed on 05/19/95 under the | ||||||||
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TEMPERATURE: |
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