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181-1132-14 Four-Cycle Engine • Vertical Crankshaft • Air-Cooled Page 1
I. General Safety Precautions
!
WARNING
A. Avoid Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
All engine exhaust contains
carbon monoxide, a deadly gas.
Breathing carbon monoxide can
cause headaches, dizziness,
drowsiness, nausea, confusion
and eventually death.
Carbon monoxide is a colorless,
odorless, tasteless gas which may be present even if you DO
NOT see or smell any engine exhaust. Deadly levels of
carbon monoxide can collect rapidly and you can quickly be
overcome and unable to save yourself. Also, deadly levels of
carbon monoxide can linger for hours or days in enclosed or
poorly-ventilated areas. If you experience any symptoms of
carbon monoxide poisoning, leave the area immediately, get
fresh air, and SEEK MEDICAL TREATMENT.
To prevent serious injury or death from carbon monoxide:
• NEVER run engine indoors. Even if you try to ventilate
engine exhaust with fans or open windows and doors,
carbon monoxide can rapidly reach dangerous levels.
• NEVER run engine in poorly-ventilated or partially
enclosed areas such as barns, garages, basements,
carports, under dwellings, or in pits.
• NEVER run engine outdoors where engine exhaust
can be drawn into a building through openings such as
windows and doors.
B. Avoid Gasoline Fires
Gasoline (fuel) vapors are highly flammable
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.
• Use only an approved red GASOLINE container to
store and dispense fuel. Tecumseh recommends
purchasing gasoline in containers with a capacity of
2.5 gallons or less. Small containers are easier to
handle and help eliminate spillage during refueling.
• DO NOT pour fuel from engine or siphon fuel by
mouth. To empty the fuel tank see "I. Draining Fuel"
instructions on page 14.
C. Adult Supervision of Operation, Refueling
and Maintenance
The manufacturer of the application may provide information
about who is allowed to use this engine (see equipment
manufacturer’s manual). NOT everyone who is allowed to use
this engine is capable of safely and responsibly operating,
maintaining and/or fueling it. Tecumseh recommends the
following:
• An adult should fuel this engine. NEVER allow children
to refuel this engine. See "C. Filling Fuel Tank"
instructions on page 5.
• An adult should perform maintenance on this engine.
See "VII. Maintenance" instructions on page 10. Only
allow children to perform maintenance if an adult has
determined they are experienced and capable of such
operation.
• An adult should start the engine. See "G. Avoid
Accidental Starts" instructions on page 2. Only allow
children to start the engine if an adult has determined
they are experienced and capable of such operation.
• To avoid unsupervised operation of the engine,
especially by children, NEVER leave it unattended
when it is running.
D. Stay Away from Rotating Parts
NEVER operate the engine with an
unguarded engine shaft.
The equipment manufacturer may attach
a sprocket and chain or pulley and belt to
the engine shaft. If these parts are NOT
properly guarded, or if you are NOT sure
whether they are properly guarded, DO
NOT use your engine; contact the
equipment manufacturer. Hands, feet,
hair, jewelry, clothing, etc. can become
entangled in rotating parts, leading to
serious injury or death. To avoid serious
injury or death, be sure the flywheel guard is in place. See
Figure 1, on page 2.
Read equipment manufacturer’s manual and this material
thoroughly before using this engine. Failure to do so can
result in serious injury or death. Consult your local
Authorized Tecumseh Servicing Dealer, call 1-800-558-
5402, or go to www.TecumsehPower.com for additional
information.