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PROPANE SUPPLEMENTAL OPERATOR MANUAL
INTRODUCTION:
This Operator’s Manual provides important information about safety, operation, transportation, storage
maintenance, and warranty of your propane engine and propane cylinders.
The following terms and symbols are used to identify statements of potential hazards which aect safety
of yourself and others. Read and observe all safety statements found on this Operator Manual and on your
engine.
DANGER: The signal word DANGER indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided
according to the instruction found in this Operator Manual or on your engine, will result in
death or serious bodily injury.
WARNING: The signal word WARNING indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoid
ed according to the instruction found in this Operator Manual or on your engine, could
result in death or serious bodily injury.
CAUTION: The signal word CAUTION indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided
according to the instruction found in this Operator Manual or on your engine, could result in
minor or moderate injury or damage to your engine or property.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS:
DANGER:
• Propane is a highly ammable fuel. Cigarette lighters, pilot lights, and any other sources of ignition can
create an explosion when in contact with propane. All sources of ignition should be extinguished or re-
moved entirely from the work area. DO NOT SMOKE in the vicinity of a propane powered engine or pro-
pane cylinder. If you smell propane gas, shut o the engine. Determine the source of the leak before using
it again. NEVER vent propane gas inside a building. It is UNLAWFUL to store a propane cylinder inside a
building.
• Severe burn or injury could occur if you touch the hot muer or exhaust pipe. DO NOT TOUCH THE
HOT MUFFLER OR EXHAUST PIPE.
• The combustion of propane by this engine produces carbon monoxide, a deadly, colorless, odorless,
poisonous gas. This engine is specically calibrated to operate at a very “lean” air/fuel ratio which minimiz-
es the production of carbon monoxide. Additionally, a catalyst muer is provided with this engine which
specically targets and eliminates any remaining carbon monoxide, making it safe to operate indoors.
• DO NOT OPERATE THIS ENGINE WITHOUT THE CATALYST MUFFLER.
• DO NOT TAMPER WITH REGULATOR OR OTHER SETTINGS WHICH WOULD ALTER AIR/FUEL RATIO.
• INSURE ANY INDOOR SITE OF USE HAS ADEQUATE VENTILATION WHICH MEETS INDUSTRY STANDARDS
WARNING:
• Propane is a highly ammable fuel. Cigarette lighters, pilot lights, and any other sources of ignition can •
Failure to read the Operator Manual prior to operating or attempting any service or maintenance proce-
dure to your engine could result in injury to you or others, or damage to the engine or to other property.
PROPANE SUPPLEMENTAL OPERATOR MANUAL
You must have training in the operation of this engine before using it. If you or your operator/operators
cannot read English, have this manual explained fully before attempting to operate this engine.
• Any alterations or modications of this engine could result in damage to the engine or injury to the
operator or other bystanders. Alterations or modications not authorized by the manufacturer voids
any and all warranties and liabilities.
• To avoid injury or property damage, DO NOT leave the engine where it can be tampered with or start-
ed by persons untrained in its operation.
• DO NOT leave the engine running unattended.
• Operating an engine that has loose parts could result in injury or property damage. DO NOT operate
this engine if there are loose parts. Inspect the engine for loose parts frequently. This will promote safe
operation and a long engine life.
• Keep bystanders away from the engine while it is in operation.
• Injury to the eyes and/or body can occur if protective clothing and/or equipment is not worn while
using this engine. Always wear safety goggles and safety clothing while using this engine.
• Long or continuous exposure to high noise levels may cause permanent hearing loss. Always wear
hearing protection while using this engine.
• Injury to the operator or bystanders could occur if the engine is running. Never attempt to make en-
gine adjustments while the engine is running.
• Dangerous carbon monoxide emissions from this engine will increase greatly due to a dirty air cleaner.
Follow the engine manufacturer’s air cleaner service instructions.
CAUTION:
• Overlling propane cylinders is the number one cause of damage to the propane fuel system. This fuel
system is designed to run o vapor propane, not liquid propane. When the cylinder is overlled, liquid
propane will enter the fuel system and can damage lock-o and regulator, in addition to causing the engine
to run poorly or not at all. This voids the warranty on aected parts of the engine. To avoid problems, read
and understand fully, the section “FILLING PROPANE CYLINDERS”.
• OVERHEATING is a major cause of engine failure. Keep the engine clean and free of debris build up.
• Low oil levels and dirty oil account for most of the other failures. Follow the engine manual’s recom-
mended oil change schedule.
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