Safety
Precautions
It
isrecommendedthat you readyour enginemanualand
becomethoroughly acquainted with your equipment be-
fore you start the engine.
Thissymbolls used throughoutthis
manual to warn
of
posslble serious
personal Injury.
Thlssymbol
refers
toposslbleequip-
ment damage.
Fuels, electrical equipment, batteries,exhaust gases and
movingpartspresentpotentialhazardsthatcouldresultin
serious, personal injury. Take care in following these
recommendedprocedures.
Safety Codes
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All local, state and federal codesshould be consulted
andcompliedwith.
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This engine is not designed or intended for use in
aircraft. Any such useisat theowner's solerisk.
General
Provideappropriate fireextinguishersand install them
inconvenientlocations.UseanextinguisherratedABC
by NFPA.
Makesure that all fasteners on the engine are secure
and accurately torqued. Keep guards inposition over
fans, driving belts,.etc.
If
it
isnecessarytomakeadjustmentswhiletheengineis
running, use extreme caution when close to hot ex-
hausts, movingparts,etc.
ProtectAgainst Moving Parts
Do
not wear loose clothing inthe vicinity of moving
parts, such as PTO shafts, flywheels, b'lowers, coup-
lings, fans, belts,etc.
Keepyour handsaway from movingparts.
Batteries
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Beforestarting work onthe engine,disconnect batter-
iesto preventinadvertentstarting
of
the engine.
DO
NOT SMOKEwhile servicing batteries. Lead acid
batteriesgiveoffahighlyexplosivehydrogengaswhich
canbeignitedbyflame,electricalarcingorbysmoking.
Verifybatterypolaritybeforeconnectingbatterycables.
Connectnegativecablelast.
FuelSystem
DO
NOTfillfuel tanks while engineis running.
DO
NOT
smoke or use an openflame inthe vicinity of
the engine or fuel tank. Internal combustion engine
fuelsare highlyflammable.
Fuellines mustbe of steel piping, adequatelysecured,
and free from leaks. Piping at the engine should be
approved flexible line.
Do
not use copper piping for
flexible lines as copper will work harden and become
brittleenough to break.
Besureall fuel supplieshavea positiveshutoff valve.
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ExhaustSystem
Exhaust products of any internal combustion engine
are toxic andscancause injury, or death if inhaled.
All
engineapplications, especiallythosewithin aconfined
area, should be equipped with an exhaust system to
dischargegases tothe outsideatmosphere.
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Do
not useexhaust gasesto heat a,compartment.
Make sure that your exhaust system is free of leaks.
Ensurethat exhaust manifolds are secure and are not
warped bybolts unevenly torqued.
Exhaust Gas isDeadly!
Exhaustgasescontaincarbonmonoxide,apoisonousgas
that might cause unconsciousnessand death. It is an
odorlessand colorless gas formed during combustion of
hydrocarbon fuels. Symptoms of carbon monoxide poi-
soningare:
Headache
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MuscularTwitching
WeaknessandSleepiness
Ifyouexperienceanyofthesesymptoms,getoutintofresh
air immediately,shut downthe unitand do not use until it
has been inspected.
Thebest protectionagainstcarbonmonoxideinhalationis
properinstallation andregular,frequentinspectionsof the
complete exhaust system.
If
you notice a change in the
soundorappearanceofexhaustsystem, shuttheunitdown
immediatelyandhave
it
inspectedandrepairedatoncebya
competentmechanic.
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'CoolingSystem
Coolants under pressure have a higher boiling point
thanwater.
DO
NOTopenaradiatorpressurecapwhen
coolant temperature is above 212°F (100OC) or while
engineisrunning.
Dizziness
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'Vomiting
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Throbbing inTemples
Keep
the Unitand SurroundingArea Clean
Make sure that oily rags are not left on or near the
engine.
Remove all unnecessarygrease and oil from the unit.
Accumulatedgreaseandoilcancauseoverheatingand
subsequentenginedamageandpresent
a
potentialfire
hazard.
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