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Explains hazard symbols and details specific risks like fuel, parts, heat, electrical shock, and Proposition 65.
Covers preventing accidental starts, carbon monoxide hazards, and battery charging safety.
Guidance on selecting the correct API service class and SAE viscosity grades for engine oil.
Recommendations for safe gasoline storage, type, and approved fuel blends.
Instructions to record Model, Specification, and Serial Numbers for parts and service.
Checklist before starting and steps for starting the engine, including cold weather tips.
Procedures for stopping, battery needs, and guidelines for operating angles and cooling.
Key safety warnings and the overall maintenance schedule for the engine.
Step-by-step guide to checking the engine oil level before each use.
Details on dipstick, oil level, Sentry system, and servicing the oil cooler.
Procedures for changing engine oil and replacing the oil filter.
Information on air cleaner components and servicing the precleaner element.
Steps for replacing the air cleaner paper element.
Ensuring proper cooling by keeping intake and cooling fins clean.
Overview of ignition system and procedures for checking/replacing spark plugs.
Details on checking spark plug gap and torque specifications.
Information on fuel filter replacement and fuel line specifications.
Precautions for charging batteries due to explosive hydrogen gas.
Checks for fuel system issues before carburetor adjustment.
Procedures for adjusting the low idle fuel needle and speed.
Explanation of the EFI system, ECU, and initial checks for MIL or rough running.
Procedure for adjusting low idle speed on EFI engines.
Table of common problems and steps for engine storage preparation.
Information on ordering parts and seeking major repair services.
Table listing bore, stroke, displacement, power, torque, weight, and oil capacity for models.
Details on the 2-year warranty, what is covered, and common exclusions.
Information on Federal/California emission warranty and owner's duty to maintain.
Limitations of the warranty, including misuse, and requirements for maintenance.
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