Wallenstein WX510 Operator's Manual - page 16
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2.13 GAS MOTOR SAFETY
BEFORE STARTING ENGINE, READ
AND UNDERSTAND THE OPERATING
AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS
THAT CAME WITH YOUR ENGINE.
WARNING: DO NOT
1 DO NOT run engine in an enclosed area
exhaust gases contain carbon monoxide, an
odourless and deadly poison
2 DO NOT place hands or feet near moving or
rotating parts
3 DO NOT store, spill, or use gasoline near an
open flame, or devices such as a stove, furnace,
or water heater which use a pilot light or devices
which can create a spark
4 DO NOT refuel indoors where area is not well
ventilated Outdoor refuelling is preferred
5 DO NOT fill fuel tank while engine is running
Allow engine to cool for 5 minutes before refuel-
ling Store fuel in approved safety containers
6 DO NOT remove fuel tank cap while engine is
running
7 DO NOT operate engine if gasoline is spilled
Move machine away from the spill and avoid
creating any ignition until gasoline has evapo-
rated
8 DO NOT smoke while filling fuel tank
9 DO NOT choke carburettor to stop engine
Whenever possible, gradually reduce engine
speed before stopping
10 DO NOT run engine above rated speeds This
may result in injury
11 DO NOT tamper with governor springs, gover-
nor links or other parts which may increase the
governed speed
12 DO NOT tamper with the engine speed selected
by the original equipment manufacturer
13 DO NOT check for spark with spark plug or
spark plug wire removed
14 DO NOT crank engine with spark plug removed
If engine is flooded, place throttle in "FAST"
position and crank until engine starts
15 DO NOT strike flywheel with a hard object or
metal tool as this may cause flywheel to shat-
ter in operation Use proper tools to service
engine
16 DO NOT operate engine without a muffler
Inspect periodically and replace, if necessary
If engine is equipped with a muffler deflector,
inspect periodically and replace, if necessary
with correct deflector
17 DO NOT operate engine with an accumulation
of grass, leaves, dirt or other combustible mate-
rials in the muffler area
18 DO NOT use this engine on any forest covered,
brush covered, or grass covered unimproved
land unless a spark arrester is installed on the
muffler The arrester must 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 resourc-
es Code) Other states may have similar laws
Federal laws apply on federal land
19 DO NOT touch hot muffler, cylinder or fins be-
cause contact may cause burns
20 DO NOT run engine with air cleaner or air
cleaner cover removed
WARNING: DO
1 ALWAYS DO remove the wire from the spark
plug when servicing the engine or equipment
TO PreveNT ACCIDeNTAL STArTING Dis-
connect the negative wire from the battery ter-
minal if equipped wit a 12 volt starting system
2 DO keep cylinder fins and governor parts free of
grass and other debris which can affect engine
speed
3 DO examine muffler periodically to be sure it is
functioning effectively A worn or leaking muffler
should be repaired or replaced as necessary
4 DO use fresh gasoline Stale fuel can gum
carburettor and cause leakage
5 DO check fuel lines and fittings frequently for
cracks or leaks replace if necessary