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OPERATING AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS
6.5 hp 4-Stroke Engine
PRE-OPERATION PROCEDURES
PRE-OPERATION INSPECTION
1. Examine underneath and around engine for signs of oil or fuel
leaks.
2. Inspect fuel hoses and joints for tightness and fuel seepage.
3. Look for signs of engine damage.
4. Check that all guards and shields are in place, and all screws,
nuts and bolts are tightened.
5. Eliminate excessive debris around muffler and recoil starter.
6. Inspect the air filter component for air restrictions that may
reduce engine performance.
CAUTION
!
FOR THE SAFETY OF THE USER, AND TO MAXI-
MIZE THE LIFE OF THE ENGINE, IT IS CRUCIAL TO
TAKE TIME TO CHECK THE CONDITION OF THE
ENGINE. PROBLEMS MUST BE CORRECTED BE-
FORE OPERATING.
AVOID INJURY! ENGINE OIL IS HAZARDOUS TO
YOUR HEALTH. DISPOSE OF OIL APPROPRIATELY.
USE A SAFE DISPOSAL/RECYCLING CENTER.
WARNING
!
DO NOT ATTEMPT TO START ENGINE IN THE FOL-
LOWING WAYS:
• DO NOT USE STARTING FLUID.
• DO NOT SPRAY FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS OR VA
-
PORS INTO AIR CLEANER, CARBURETOR OR
SPARK PLUG CHAMBER.
• DO NOT REMOVE SPARK PLUG AND PULL
ON STARTER ROPE. FLAMMABLE FUEL CAN
SPRAY OUT AND IGNITE FROM A SPARK FROM
SPARK PLUG.
DO NOT REFUEL WHILE SMOKING, NEAR OPEN
FLAME, OR OTHER POTENTIAL HAZARDS.
FUEL IS HIGHLY FLAMMABLE AND MUST BE HAN
-
DLED WITH CARE. NEVER FILL THE TANK WHEN
THE ENGINE IS HOT OR RUNNING. ALWAYS MOVE
OUTDOORS TO FILL TANK.
IMPORTANT
ENGINE IS SHIPPED FROM FACTORY WITHOUT
OIL. YOU MUST ADD ENGINE OIL BEFORE START-
ING ENGINE.
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