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I. Operate Equipment Safely
Operation of equipment presented for service can be
hazardous. To avoid serious injury or death, DO NOT
operate equipment, until:
• all relevant inspection procedures presented in
this handbook are performed and
• technician is satisfied equipment can be operated
safely.
• Starter pulley springs hold the starter rope and
control tension by winding the rope around the
pulley. Use caution when pulling and releasing
the rope to and from the starter housing. Failure
to do so could cause the rope to unexpectedly
jerk back which could result in minor or moderate
injury.
J. Avoid Gasoline Fires
Gasoline (fuel) vapors are highly flamma-
ble and can explode. Fuel vapors can
spread and be ignited by a spark or flame
many feet away from engine. To prevent
injury or death from fuel fires, follow these
instructions:
• NEVER store engine with fuel in fuel tank inside a
building with potential sources of ignition such as
hot water and space heaters, clothes dryers,
electric motors, etc.
• NEVER remove fuel cap or add fuel when engine
is running.
• NEVER start or operate the engine with the fuel
fill cap removed.
• Allow engine to cool before refueling.
• NEVER fill fuel tank indoors. Fill fuel tank
outdoors in a well-ventilated area.
• DO NOT smoke while refueling tank.
• DO NOT pour fuel from engine or siphon fuel by
mouth.
K. Avoid Accidental Starts
To prevent accidental starting when working on equip-
ment always:
• Disconnect spark plug wire and keep it away from
spark plug.
• Keep the disconnected spark plug wire
securely away from metal parts where
arcing could occur.
• Attach the spark plug wire to the grounding
post, if provided.
• Turn off all engine switches.
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