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General Information …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………  \nSECTION 2. Special Tools ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………  \nSECTION 3. Periodic Maintenance ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………  \nSECTION 4. Troubleshooting……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………  \nSECTION 5. Air Cleaner And Air Intake System ………………………………………………………………………………  \nSECTION 6. Fuel System And Governor………………………………………………………………………………………………  \nSECTION 7. Retractable Starters…………………………………………………………………………………………………  \nSECTION 8. Electrical Systems And Components……………………………………………………………………………  \nSECTION 9. Automatic Compression Release………………………………………………………………………………………  \nSECTION 10.Disassembly ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………  \nSECTION 12. Reassembly……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………  \n# SAFETY INFORMATION\n\n## For Your Safety!\n\n\n|  |\n| --- |\n|  |\n| Explosive Fuel  \u003Cbr>can cause fires and severe  \u003Cbr>burns.  \u003Cbr>Stop engine before filing  \u003Cbr>fuel tank.   |\n\n## WARNING:Explosive Fuel!\n\nGasoline is extremely flammableand its vapors can explode if ig-nited.Store gasoline only in ap-proved containers,in well-ventilated,unoccupied buildings,away from sparks or flames.Do notfill the fuel tank while the engine ishot or running,since spilled fuelcould ignite if it comes in contactwith hot parts or sparks from igni-tion.Do not start the engine nearspilled fuel.Never use gasoline asa cleaning agent.  \n# SECTION 1GENERAL INFORMATION\n\nThese safety precautions should be followed at all times.Failure to follow these safety precautions could resultin serious injury to yourself and others.  \n\n|  |\n| --- |\n|  |\n| Rotating Parts  \u003Cbr>can cause severe injury.  \u003Cbr>Stay away while engine is in  \u003Cbr>operation.   |\n\n## WARNING:Rotating Parts!\n\nKeep hands,feet,hair,and clothingaway from all moving parts to pre-vent injury.Never operate the en-gine with covers,shrouds,orguards removed.  \n\n| !WARNING   |\n| --- |\n|  |\n| Hot Parts  \u003Cbr>can cause severe burns.  \u003Cbr>Do not touch engine while  \u003Cbr>operating or just after stopping.   |\n\nWARNING:Hot Parts!  \nEngine components can get ex-tremely hot from operation.To pre-vent severe burns,do not touchthese areas while the engine is run-ning-or immediately after it isturned off.Never operate the enginewith heat shields or guardsremoved.  \n|  |\n| --- |\n|  |\n| Carbon Monoxide  \u003Cbr>can cause severe nausea,  \u003Cbr>fainting or death.  \u003Cbr>Do not operate engine in  \u003Cbr>closed or confined area.   |\n\n## WARNING:Accidental Starts!\n\nBefore servicing the engine orequipment,always disconnect thespark plug lead to prevent the en-gine from starting accidentally.Ground the lead to prevent sparksthat could cause fires.Make surethe equipment is in neutral.  \n## CAUTION:ElectricalShock!\n\nNever touch electrical wires orcomponents while the engine isrunning.They can be sources ofelectrical shock.  \n## WARNING:Overspeed IsHazardous!\n\nDo not tamper with the governorsetting.Overspeed is hazardousand could cause personal injury  \n## WARNING:FlammableSolvents!\n\nCarburetor cleaners and solventsare extremely flammable.Keepsparks,flames,and other sourcesof ignition away from the area.Fol-low the cleaner manufacturer'swarnings and instructions on itsproper and safe use.Never usegasoline as a cleaning agent.  \n## WARNING:Lethal Exhaust Gases!\n\nEngine exhaust gases contain poi-sonous carbon monoxide.Carbonmonoxide is odorless,colorless,and can cause death if inhaled.Avoid inhaling exhaust fumes,andnever run the engine in a closedbuilding or confined area.  \n## WARNING:Spring UnderTenslon!\n\nRetractable starters contain a pow-erful,flat wire recoil spring that isunder tensionDo not remove thecenter screw from the starter untilthe spring tension is released.Re-moving the center screw before re-leasing spring tension,or improperstarter disassembly,can cause thesudden and potentially dangerousrelease of the spring.  \nA","cbCaieb73CoWJhhF","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaieb73CoWJhhF","pdf",14846235,137,"English","# SAFETY INFORMATION\n## For Your Safety!\n## WARNING:Explosive Fuel!\n## WARNING:Rotating Parts!\n## WARNING:Hot Parts!\n## WARNING:Accidental Starts!\n## CAUTION:Electrical Shock!\n## WARNING:Overspeed Is Hazardous!\n## WARNING:Flammable Solvents!\n## WARNING:Lethal Exhaust Gases!\n## WARNING:Spring Under Tension!\n## WARNING:Dangerous Acid, Explosive Gases!\n## ENGINE IDENTIFICATION NUMBERS\n## OIL RECOMMENDATIONS","[{\"question\":\"What should be done before filing fuel or servicing the engine to prevent ignition hazards?\",\"answer\":\"Stop the engine before filling the fuel tank. 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