Operating Instructions and Parts Manual
Models 020598 and 020599
General Safety (continued)
Spilled gasoline on a hot engine may cause fire or an explosion. Fill gasoline tank
e. Provide a fire extinguisher nearby when working with gasoline. Be sure extinguisher is in operating condition – check the pressure gauge or indicator. Be familiar with its proper use. Consult local fire department for the correct type of extinguisher for your appli- cation. Extinguishers rated ABC by the National Fire Protection Association are appropriate for most applications.
IMPORTANT: Positively no smoking!
12.DO NOT RUN THE ENGINE IN AN ENCLOSED AREA!! Exhaust fumes contain carbon monoxide which is an odorless and poisonous gas. If equipment is located in an enclosed area, use an exhaust line to the out- side and regularly check the exhaust system for leaks. Be sure the area is well ventilated.
13.Check engine oil and fuel levels before initial start up each day. Stay away from moving parts. Avoid wearing loose jackets, shirts, and ties. Make sure all nuts and bolts are secure. Keep power shields and guards in place. If adjustments must be made while the unit is running, use extreme caution around hot manifolds, moving parts, etc.
14.Do not operate this equipment when mentally or physically fatigued.
Be careful not to touch the exterior of
the engine, especially the muffler and the surrounding area. The engine is hot enough to be painful or cause injury!
15.Prevent accidental starting by always removing spark plug or by disconnecting and grounding spark plug wire before working on engine or the equipment driven by engine.
16.Familiarize yourself with all con- trols. Learn how to stop an engine quickly in an emergency.
17.Keep the equipment and surround- ing area clean. Remove all oil deposits from equipment and sur- rounding area. Accumulations of grease and oil may present a fire hazard and can cause engine dam- age. Cleaning rags and other flam- mable waste materials must be stored in approved metal contain- ers.
18.All visitors should be kept at a safe distance from the working area. Keep children away from power equipment. Keep work area clean. Cluttered areas invite accidents.
19.When shutting off a gasoline engine, be sure it is completely stopped before leaving the work area.
Installation
IMPORTANT: For installations where property damage might result from an inoperative or leaking pump due to power outages, discharge line blockage or any other reason, a
1.Locate pump as close to the fluid source as possible, making the suc- tion line as short and direct as possi- ble.
The unit should be placed where the
pump/engine is protected from the weather and extremes of heat, cold and humidity.
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