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ENGINE SAFETY
Important Safety Information
Most accidents with engines can be prevented if you follow all instructions in this manual and on the engine. Some of the most
common hazards are discussed below, along with the best way to protect yourself and others.
Owner Responsibilities
• The engines are designed to give safe and dependable service if operated according to instructions. Read and understand this
owner’s manual before operating the engine. Failure to do so could result in personal injury or equipment damage.
• Know how to stop the engine quickly and understand the operation of all controls. Never permit anyone to operate the engine
without proper instructions.
• Do not allow children to operate the engine. Keep children and pets away from the area of operation.
Other Equipment
Review the instructions provided with the equipment powered by this engine for any additional safety precautions that should be
observed in conjunction with engine startup, shutdown, operation, or protective apparel that may be needed to operate the
equipment.
Safety with Gasoline - Powered Machines
mmable liquid. Gasoline also gives off flammable vapor that can be easily ignited and cause a fire or
explosion. Never overlook the hazards of
gasoline. Always follow these precautions:
Never run the engine in an enclosed area or without proper ventilation as the exhaust from the engine contains carbon
monoxide, which is an odorless, tasteless, and deadly poisonous gas.
Store all fuel and oil in containers specifically designed and approved for this purpose and keep away from heat, open flame,
and out of the reach of children.
Replace rubber fuel lines and grommets when worn or damaged and after 5 years of use.
Fill the gasoline tank outdoors with the engine off and allow the engine to cool completely. Don't handle gasoline if you or
anyone nearby is smoking, or if you're near anything that could cause it to ignite or explode. Reinstall the fuel tank and fuel
container caps securely.
If you spill gasoline, do not attempt to start the engine. Move the machine away from the area of the spill and avoid creating
any source of ignition until the gas vapors have dissipated. Wipe up any spilled fuel to prevent a fire hazard and properly
dispose of the waste.
Allow the engine to cool completely before storing in any enclosure. Never store a machine that has gas in the tank, or a fuel
container, near an open flame or spark such as a water heater, space heater, clothes dryer, or furnace.
Never adjust or repairs with the engine running. Shut down the engine, disconnect the spark plug wire, keeping it away from
the spark plug to prevent accidental starting, wait 5 minutes before adjusting or repairing.
Never tamper with the engine’s governor setting. The governor controls the maximum safe operation speed and protects the
engine. Over-speeding the engine is dangerous and will cause damage to the engine and to the other moving parts of the
machine. If required, see your authorized dealer for engine governor adjustments.
Keep combustible substances away from the engine.
Never cover the machine while the muffler is still hot.
Do not operate the engine with the air cleaner or the carburetor air intake cover removed. Removal of such parts could create
a fire hazard. Do not use flammable solutions to clean the air filter.
The exhaust area on the engine becomes very hot with use. Allow the engine to cool before doing maintenance or adjusting.
Never tamper with safety devices. Check their proper operation regularly.
To reduce fire hazard, keep the engine and muffler free of debris build-up.
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