U OPERATION
Always be careful when operating power equip-
all warnings and cautions.
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Contact wlth mtating machinery
and hot parts can result In severe personal
injury
or death.
Shy
clear of rofating compo-
nents and hot parts. Make sure that protective
shlelds and guards are secured In place before
operating power equSpment.
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ment. Followthe operating procedures and observe
Hot Weather Operation
When operating the engine in temperatures above
100°F
(38OC), pay particular attention to the follow-
ing items to prevent equipment damage:
1.
Keep the engine cooling fins clean and free of
obstruction.
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Piuggeti or clogged cooling
fins
or a dltty flywheel Intake fiRer can cause
overheatlng and englne damage. Make sure
the cooling flns and infake filter are kept
clean.
2.
See that nothing obstructs the air flow to and
from the engine.
3. Make sure the crankcase is
full
of the proper oil
weight for the ambient temperatures. Check
the oil level each time you fill the fuel tank.
4.
Change the crankcase oil and oil filter more
frequently than scheduled.
Cold
Weather Operation
When the engine is being used in temperatures
below
32°F
(O°C),
check the following items to pre-
vent equipment damage:
1.
Make sure the crankcase is full of the proper oil
weight forthe ambient temperatures. Warm the
engine up before changing the oil. If an unex-
pected temperature drop occurs when the en-
gine is
filled
with summer weight oil, move the
equipment to
a
warm location before starting
the engine
so
the oil will flow freely.
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2.
Use fresh fuel. Fill the fuel tankafter each day’s
use to protect against moisture condensation.
3.
Keep the battery in
a
well-charged condition.
4.
After each use, place the speed
control
in the
low
speed position. This
will
prevent engine
overspeed
if
ice
forms
on the linkage during
storage.
Operation in
Dusty
Conditions
1.
2.
3.
Keep the cooling system and the equipment
clean.
Service the air cleaner more frequently than
listed
in
the
Mainfenance schedule.
Change the crankcase
oil
and oil filter more
frequently than listed in the
Maintenance
schedule.
OUT-OF-SERVICE PROTECTION
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
a.
9.
10.
Protect an engine that
will
be out-of-service for
more than
30
days as follows:
Run the engine until
it
reaches normal operat-
ing temperature.
Turn
off
the fuel supply and run the engine until
it stops.
Drain the
oil
from the oil base while the engine
is still warm. Refill with fresh oil and attach atag
stating the oil viscosity used.
Remove the spark plug. Squirt
1
ounce (2
tablespoons
or
28
grams) of rust inhibitor
or
SAE
50
oil into the cylinder. Crank the engine
over
a
few times. Reinstall the spark plug.
Service the
air
cleaner as outlined in the
Main-
tenance
section.
Clean the governor linkage and protect it by
wrapping
it
with a clean cloth.
Plug the exhaust outlet to prevent the entrance
of moisture, dirt, bugs, etc.
Wipe the entire unit clean. Coat bare metal
parts with
a
light
film
of grease or oil.
Provide
a
suitable cover
for
the entire unit.
If
the equipment is equipped with
a
battery,
disconnect it and follow the manufacturer’s
battery storage procedure.
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