IMPORTANCE OF INSTALLATION
Proper installation is essential to operator safety and the reliability of the machine. Any error or
oversight made by the technician assembling and servicing a unit can easily result in faulty
operation, damage to the machine, or injury to the operator.
Improper service can cause an unsafe condition that can lead to
serious injury or death.
Follow the procedures and precautions in the installation
instructions and shop manuals carefully.
Some of the most important safety precautions are given below. However, we cannot warn you of
every conceivable hazard that can arise in performing this installation. Only you can decide
whether or not you should perform a given task.
Failure to properly follow installation instructions and precautions
can cause you to be seriously hurt or killed.
Follow the procedures and precautions in the installation
IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Make sure you have a clear understanding of all basic shop safety practices and that you are
wearing appropriate clothing and safety equipment. When performing this installation, be especially
careful of the following:
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Read the instructions before you begin, and make sure you have the tools and skills required to
perform the tasks safely.
Make sure the engine is off before you begin any maintenance

or

repairs. This will help eliminate
several potential hazards:
Carbon monoxide poisoning from engine exhaust, Be sure there is adequate ventilation
whenever you run the engine.
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Burns from hot parts. Let the engine and exhaust system cool before touching.
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Injury from moving parts.
Do
not run the engine unless the instruction tells you to do
so.
Even
then, keep your hands, fingers, and clothing away. Do not run the engine when any protective
guard or shield is removed.

To reduce the possibility of a fire or explosion, be careful when working around gasoline or

batteries. Use only a nonflammable solvent, not gasoline, to clean parts. Keep all cigarettes,
sparks, and flames away from the battery and all fuel-related parts.
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