SAFETY
Safety is paramount and all persons using this engine must be responsible for their own safety as
well as the safety of those in the vicinity and those who may be affected.
We include some important safety information and tips; however, this list is neither complete nor
comprehensive.
GENERAL SAFETY POINTERS
1. Never mix fuel in an enclosed space or area where the fumes could be accidentally ignited or
may cause self-combustion.
2. Ensure that all controls work in the correct sense and that you know ON and OFF positions of
the throttle and ignition. Make sure that these are easily accessible when in the process of starting
the engine and that you can operate them in the correct sense instinetive1y and immediately.
3. Ensure that no fuel can be spilled on to the hot exhaust or hot engine parts. Use only safety
approved fuel containers and never transport fuel in an unsafe manner.
4. Do not refuel the aircraft or vehicle with engine running.
5. Check all engine mounts and frames regularly as well as all the drive components, fuel lines,
wiring and fuel and air filters.
6. Check for fuel contamination, air vents and exhausts. Protect engine while it is not in use from
any Contamination entering fuel or carburetor system.
7. Ensure that you remove all storage protection before starting the engine.
8. Maintain your engine in top condition and assume it is going STOP running at any time. Ensure
that you have a way out to safety in event of unexpected failure.
9. Never leave your aircraft with the engine running. You may be held responsible if the aircraft
causes an accident even If you are not in the cockpit.
10. Always maintain the engine / aircraft log and enter any unusual engine behavior. Do not
fly until the problem has been corrected and the corrective action recorded in the logbook.
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