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c.
When practical, remove gas-
powered equipment
from the truck or trailer and
refuel it on the ground. If this
is not possible, then refuel such
equipment on a trailer with a
portable container, rather than
from a fuel dispenser nozzle.
d.
Keep the nozzle in contact
with the rim of the fuel tank or
container opening at all times
until fueling is complete. Do not
use a nozzle lock-open device.
e.
Extinguish all cigarettes, cigars,
pipes and other sources of ignition.
f.
Never fuel machine indoors.
g.
Never remove gas cap or add
fuel while the engine is hot or
running. Allow engine to cool
at least two minutes before
refueling.
h.
Never over fill fuel tank. Fill tank
to no more than ½ inch below
bottom of filler neck to allow
space for fuel expansion.
i.
Replace fuel cap and tighten
securely.
j.
If fuel is spilled, wipe it off the
equipment. Move unit to another
area. Wait 5 minutes before
starting the engine.
k.
To reduce fire hazards, keep
engine compartment and
exhaust system free of grass,
leaves, or other debris build-up.
Clean up oil or fuel spillage and
remove any fuel soaked debris.
l.
Never store the machine or fuel
container inside where there
is an open flame, spark or pilot
light as on a water heater, space
heater, furnace, clothes dryer or
other gas appliances.
General Service
1.
Never run an engine indoors or in a
poorly ventilated area. Engine exhaust
contains carbon monoxide, an odorless,
and deadly gas.
2.
Before cleaning, repairing, or inspecting,
make certain all moving parts have
stopped. Disconnect the spark plug
wires and ground against the engine to
prevent unintended starting.
3.
Check brake operation frequently as
it is subjected to wear during normal
operation. Adjust and service as required.
4.
Keep all nuts, bolts, and screws tight to
be sure the equipment is in safe working
condition.
5.
Never tamper with the safety interlock
system or other safety devices. Check
their proper operation regularly.
6.
Never attempt to make adjustments or
repairs to the machine while the engine
is running.
7.
Do not change the engine governor
settings or over-speed the engine. The
governor controls the maximum safe
operating speed of the engine.
8.
Maintain or replace safety and
instruction labels, as necessary.
9.
According to the Consumer Products
Safety Commission (CPSC) and the
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
(EPA), units in this product category
have an Average Useful Life of seven
(7) years, or approximately 400 hours
of operation. To extend the life of your
unit, and specifically after (7) years of
ownership or at 400 hours of operation,
have the unit inspected annually by
an authorized service dealer to ensure
that all mechanical and safety systems
are working properly and not worn
excessively. Failure to do so can result
in accidents, injuries or death. See
Section 5 of this Operators Manual for
Maintenance and Service schedules.
10.
Observe proper disposal laws and
regulations for gas, oil, etc. to protect
the environment.
11.
Prior to disposal, determine the proper
method to dispose of waste from your
local Environmental Protection Agency.
Recycling centers are established to
properly dispose of materials in an
environmentally safe fashion.
12.
Use proper containers when draining
fluids. Do not use food or beverage
containers that may mislead someone
into drinking from them. Properly
dispose of the containers immediately
following the draining of fluids.
13.
DO NOT pour oil or other fluids into the
ground, down a drain or into a stream,
pond, lake or other body of water.
Observe Environmental Protection
Agency regulations when disposing
of oil, fuel, coolant, brake fluid, filters,
batteries, tires and other harmful waste.
14.
We do not recommend the use of a
pressure washer or garden hose to clean
your unit. They may cause damage to
electrical components; spindles; pulleys;
bearings; or the engine. The use of water
will result in shortened life and reduce
serviceability.
Do not modify engine
To avoid serious injury or death, do not
modify engine in any way. Tampering with the
governor setting can lead to a runaway engine
and cause it to operate at unsafe speeds.
Never tamper with factory setting of engine
governor.
Notice Regarding Emissions
Where applicable, this vehicle is certified to
federal EPA and California Air Resources Board
(CARB) emissions standards for Off-Highway
Recreational Vehicles (OHRV). The engine
owner’s manual is supplied by the engine
manufacturer, and provides additional
information relating to the emission system,
warranty, and maintenance of the engine in
accordance with EPA and/or CARB regulations.
Consult your engine manual for the fuel
requirements for your engine.
Gasoline powered products may be equipped
with the following emission control systems:
Engine Modification (EM), Oxidizing Catalyst
(OC), Oxygen Sensor (O2S), Multi-port Fuel
Injection (MFI), Electronic Control Module
(ECM), Secondary Air Injection (SAI) and Three
Way Catalyst (TWC). When required, models
are equipped with low permeation fuel lines
and fuel tanks for evaporative emission
control. Please contact Customer Support
for information regarding the evaporative
emission control configuration for your model.
Spark Arrestor
WARNING
This machine is equipped with an internal combustion
engine and should not be used on or near any
unimproved forest-covered, brush-covered or grass-
covered land unless the engine’s exhaust system is
equipped with a spark arrestor meeting applicable
local or state laws (if any).
If a spark arrestor is used, it should be
maintained in effective working order by the
operator. In the State of California the above is
required by law (Section 4442 of the California
Public Resources Code). Other states may have
similar laws. Federal laws apply on federal
lands.
A spark arrestor for the muffler is available
through your nearest engine authorized
service dealer or contact the service
department, P.O. Box 361131 Cleveland, Ohio
44136-0019.
