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Page 6 For technical questions, please call 1-800-520-0882. Vertical Engine
Service Precautions
1. Before service, maintenance, or cleaning:
a. Release the brake handle, stopping the engine.
b. Allow the engine to completely cool.
c. Then, remove the spark plug
cap from the spark plug.
2. Keep all safety guards in place and in
proper working order. Safety guards include
mufer, air cleaner, mechanical guards,
and heat shields, among other guards.
3. Do not alter or adjust any part of the
equipment or its engine that is sealed by the
manufacturer or distributor. Only a qualied
service technician may adjust parts that may
increase or decrease governed engine speed.
4. Wear ANSI-approved safety goggles, heavy-duty
work gloves, and dust mask/respirator during service.
5. Maintain labels and nameplates on the
equipment. These carry important information.
If unreadable or missing, contact Harbor
Freight Tools for a replacement.
6. Have the equipment serviced by a qualied repair
person using only identical replacement parts.
This will ensure that the safety of the equipment
is maintained. Do not attempt any service or
maintenance procedures not explained in this
manual or any procedures that you are uncertain
about your ability to perform safely or correctly.
THE ENGINE BRAKE IS FOR EMERGENCY
SHUTOFF; DO NOT REPLACE THE BRAKE
SPRING WITH A WEAKER SPRING.
7. Store equipment out of the reach of children.
8. Follow scheduled engine and
equipment maintenance.
Refueling:
1. Do not smoke, or allow sparks, ames,
or other sources of ignition around the
equipment, especially when refuelling.
2. Do not rell the fuel tank while the
engine is running or hot.
3. Do not ll fuel tank to the top. Leave a little
room for the fuel to expand as needed.
4. Refuel in a well-ventilated area only.
5. Wipe up any spilled fuel and allow excess
to evaporate before starting engine. To
prevent FIRE, do not start the engine
while the smell of fuel hangs in the air.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
SAFETY OPERATION MAINTENANCESETUP